Johnston City, IL vs Marine, IL

Johnston City is moderately more affordable than Marine, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Johnston City scores 66 compared to 73 for Marine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Johnston City is $830/month compared to $880/month in Marine — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnston City is more affordable at $84,500 median vs $165,100.

Median household income in Johnston City is $46,629 compared to $76,304 in Marine (-38.9%). While Marine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Johnston City spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Marine.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 57.7°F). Johnston City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 43.4" in Marine.