Makanda, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

Makanda is moderately more affordable than St. Jacob, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Makanda scores 81 compared to 87 for St. Jacob, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Jacob can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Makanda is $911/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Makanda has cheaper rent, St. Jacob actually has lower median home values ($192,400 vs $241,300).

Median household income in Makanda is $72,083 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (-32.8%). While St. Jacob is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Makanda spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 57.7°F). Makanda receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 43.4" in St. Jacob.