El Paso, IL vs Percy, IL

Percy is moderately more affordable than El Paso, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. El Paso scores 70 compared to 63 for Percy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Paso can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Paso is $892/month compared to $714/month in Percy — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Percy is more affordable at $88,500 median vs $149,200.

Median household income in El Paso is $70,063 compared to $42,813 in Percy (+63.6%). While El Paso is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Paso spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Percy.

Climate-wise, Percy is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.7°F in El Paso. Percy receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.6" in El Paso.