Ladd, IL vs Marseilles, IL

Ladd is moderately more affordable than Marseilles, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Ladd scores 69 compared to 75 for Marseilles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marseilles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ladd is $847/month compared to $1,039/month in Marseilles — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ladd has cheaper rent, Marseilles actually has lower median home values ($119,100 vs $123,600).

Median household income in Ladd is $73,646 compared to $56,777 in Marseilles (+29.7%). Ladd offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ladd spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Marseilles.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.8°F vs 49.4°F). Ladd receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Marseilles.