Marissa, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

Marissa is moderately more affordable than South Jacksonville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Marissa scores 58 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marissa is $572/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marissa is more affordable at $87,000 median vs $137,100.

Median household income in Marissa is $48,393 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (-9.4%). The higher salaries in South Jacksonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marissa spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, Marissa is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in South Jacksonville. Marissa receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in South Jacksonville.