Machesney Park, IL vs Silvis, IL

Silvis is moderately more affordable than Machesney Park, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Machesney Park scores 79 compared to 74 for Silvis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Machesney Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Machesney Park is $1,109/month compared to $975/month in Silvis — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silvis is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $162,500.

Median household income in Machesney Park is $74,244 compared to $67,569 in Silvis (+9.9%). While Machesney Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Machesney Park spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Silvis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.2°F). Silvis receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.2" in Machesney Park.