Greenup, IL vs Rankin, IL

Rankin is moderately more affordable than Greenup, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Greenup scores 62 compared to 58 for Rankin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenup is $679/month compared to $718/month in Rankin — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenup has cheaper rent, Rankin actually has lower median home values ($57,700 vs $90,900).

Median household income in Greenup is $48,516 compared to $47,125 in Rankin (+3%). The higher salaries in Greenup partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenup spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Rankin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.3°F). Rankin receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 36" in Greenup.