Jerseyville, IL vs Marquette Heights, IL

Jerseyville is moderately more affordable than Marquette Heights, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Jerseyville scores 68 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 Jerseyville is $826/month compared to $1,132/month in Marquette Heights — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jerseyville has cheaper rent, Marquette Heights actually has lower median home values ($121,600 vs $124,200).

Median household income in Jerseyville is $71,623 compared to $77,386 in Marquette Heights (-7.4%). The higher salaries in Marquette Heights partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerseyville spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Marquette Heights.

Climate-wise, Jerseyville is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.7°F in Marquette Heights. Jerseyville receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Marquette Heights.