Mansfield, IL vs Marquette Heights, IL

Mansfield, IL and Marquette Heights, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Mansfield scores 75 while Marquette Heights scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mansfield is $1,057/month compared to $1,132/month in Marquette Heights — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mansfield has cheaper rent, Marquette Heights actually has lower median home values ($121,600 vs $133,600).

Median household income in Mansfield is $72,500 compared to $77,386 in Marquette Heights (-6.3%). While Marquette Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mansfield spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Marquette Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.7°F). Mansfield receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.6" in Marquette Heights.