LaSalle, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than LaSalle, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. LaSalle scores 73 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of LaSalle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in LaSalle is $1,011/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 60% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, LaSalle actually has lower median home values ($109,500 vs $137,100).

Median household income in LaSalle is $54,246 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+1.5%). LaSalle does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of LaSalle spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, South Jacksonville is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 47.8°F in LaSalle. South Jacksonville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.4" in LaSalle.