Greenville, IL vs Marquette Heights, IL

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Marquette Heights, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 65 compared to 75 for Marquette Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marquette Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $724/month compared to $1,132/month in Marquette Heights — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $119,800 median vs $121,600.

Median household income in Greenville is $52,727 compared to $77,386 in Marquette Heights (-31.9%). While Marquette Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Marquette Heights.

Climate-wise, Greenville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Marquette Heights. Greenville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Marquette Heights.