Marengo, IL vs Petersburg, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Petersburg is 29% cheaper than Marengo. With a cost index of 66 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Petersburg to Marengo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Marengo is $1,077/month compared to $665/month in Petersburg — a 62% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Petersburg is more affordable at $174,800 median vs $206,100.

Median household income in Marengo is $72,586 compared to $59,850 in Petersburg (+21.3%). The higher salaries in Marengo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marengo spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Petersburg.

Climate-wise, Petersburg is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.4°F in Marengo. Petersburg receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.2" in Marengo.