Farmington, IL vs Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 66 compared to 60 for Metropolis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $877/month compared to $748/month in Metropolis — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Metropolis is more affordable at $93,700 median vs $99,300.

Median household income in Farmington is $64,313 compared to $51,548 in Metropolis (+24.8%). While Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Metropolis.

Climate-wise, Metropolis is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 52.7°F in Farmington. Metropolis receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 37.6" in Farmington.