Marine, IL vs New Baden, IL

Marine is moderately more affordable than New Baden, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Marine scores 73 compared to 80 for New Baden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Baden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marine is $880/month compared to $1,110/month in New Baden — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marine has cheaper rent, New Baden actually has lower median home values ($160,600 vs $165,100).

Median household income in Marine is $76,304 compared to $77,542 in New Baden (-1.6%). New Baden does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Marine spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in New Baden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 57.7°F). New Baden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 43.4" in Marine.