Jacksonville, IL vs Mount Zion, IL

Jacksonville, IL and Mount Zion, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Jacksonville scores 65 while Mount Zion scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $703/month compared to $696/month in Mount Zion — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Zion has cheaper rent, Jacksonville actually has lower median home values ($128,300 vs $200,300).

Median household income in Jacksonville is $62,615 compared to $110,786 in Mount Zion (-43.5%). While Mount Zion 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, more than the 7.5% in Mount Zion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 53.1°F). Jacksonville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 36.4" in Mount Zion.