Marengo, IL vs Marquette Heights, IL

Marquette Heights is moderately more affordable than Marengo, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Marengo scores 85 compared to 75 for Marquette Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marengo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marengo is $1,077/month compared to $1,132/month in Marquette Heights — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marengo has cheaper rent, Marquette Heights actually has lower median home values ($121,600 vs $206,100).

Median household income in Marengo is $72,586 compared to $77,386 in Marquette Heights (-6.2%). Marquette Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Marengo spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Marquette Heights.

Climate-wise, Marquette Heights is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Marengo. Marquette Heights receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Marengo.