Magnolia, IL vs Noble, IL

Noble is moderately more affordable than Magnolia, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Magnolia scores 62 compared to 54 for Noble, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Magnolia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Magnolia is $641/month compared to $513/month in Noble — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Noble is more affordable at $54,400 median vs $134,300.

Median household income in Magnolia is $74,500 compared to $43,977 in Noble (+69.4%). While Magnolia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Magnolia spend roughly 10.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Noble.

Climate-wise, Noble is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Magnolia. Noble receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 37.6" in Magnolia.