Jacksonville, IL vs Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 65 compared to 60 for Metropolis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $703/month compared to $748/month in Metropolis — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Metropolis actually has lower median home values ($93,700 vs $128,300).

Median household income in Jacksonville is $62,615 compared to $51,548 in Metropolis (+21.5%). While Jacksonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jacksonville spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Metropolis.

Climate-wise, Metropolis is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 54°F in Jacksonville. Metropolis receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 38" in Jacksonville.