Herrin, IL vs Rock Island, IL

Rock Island is moderately more affordable than Herrin, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Herrin scores 73 compared to 66 for Rock Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Herrin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Herrin is $1,016/month compared to $819/month in Rock Island — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rock Island has cheaper rent, Herrin actually has lower median home values ($109,100 vs $118,400).

Median household income in Herrin is $58,501 compared to $57,292 in Rock Island (+2.1%). Herrin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Herrin spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Rock Island.

Climate-wise, Herrin is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.2°F in Rock Island. Herrin receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38.3" in Rock Island.