Good Hope, IL vs Marine, IL

Good Hope is moderately more affordable than Marine, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Good Hope scores 65 compared to 73 for Marine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Good Hope is $788/month compared to $880/month in Marine — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Good Hope is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $165,100.

Median household income in Good Hope is $69,063 compared to $76,304 in Marine (-9.5%). The higher salaries in Marine partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Good Hope spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Marine.

Climate-wise, Marine is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.9°F in Good Hope. Marine receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Good Hope.