Maroa, IL vs Reynolds, IL

Maroa is moderately more affordable than Reynolds, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Maroa scores 65 compared to 70 for Reynolds, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reynolds can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maroa is $794/month compared to $870/month in Reynolds — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maroa is more affordable at $128,200 median vs $151,600.

Median household income in Maroa is $72,500 compared to $87,500 in Reynolds (-17.1%). While Reynolds is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maroa spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Reynolds.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 51.2°F). Reynolds receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Maroa.