Marquette Heights, IL vs Princeton, IL

Princeton is moderately more affordable than Marquette Heights, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Marquette Heights scores 75 compared to 67 for Princeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marquette Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marquette Heights is $1,132/month compared to $739/month in Princeton — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Princeton has cheaper rent, Marquette Heights actually has lower median home values ($121,600 vs $131,300).

Median household income in Marquette Heights is $77,386 compared to $57,682 in Princeton (+34.2%). While Marquette Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marquette Heights spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Princeton.

Climate-wise, Marquette Heights is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Princeton. Marquette Heights receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Princeton.