Macon, IL vs Nashville, IL

Macon is moderately more affordable than Nashville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Macon scores 64 compared to 70 for Nashville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nashville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macon is $800/month compared to $816/month in Nashville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macon is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $146,500.

Median household income in Macon is $74,063 compared to $61,753 in Nashville (+19.9%). Macon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Macon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Nashville.

Climate-wise, Nashville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.1°F in Macon. Nashville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Macon.