Genoa, IL vs Marion, IL

Marion is moderately more affordable than Genoa, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Genoa scores 83 compared to 72 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Genoa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Genoa is $1,004/month compared to $878/month in Marion — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $145,300 median vs $201,600.

Median household income in Genoa is $79,343 compared to $57,281 in Marion (+38.5%). While Genoa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Genoa spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Marion.

Climate-wise, Marion is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Genoa. Marion receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.4" in Genoa.