Hoopeston, IL vs Mount Vernon, IL

Hoopeston is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Hoopeston scores 63 compared to 68 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hoopeston is $803/month compared to $893/month in Mount Vernon — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hoopeston is more affordable at $63,400 median vs $89,700.

Median household income in Hoopeston is $55,180 compared to $52,751 in Mount Vernon (+4.6%). Hoopeston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hoopeston spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Hoopeston. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.4" in Hoopeston.