Marquette Heights, IL vs Spaulding, IL

Spaulding is moderately more affordable than Marquette Heights, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Marquette Heights scores 75 compared to 70 for Spaulding, 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 $692/month in Spaulding — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spaulding has cheaper rent, Marquette Heights actually has lower median home values ($121,600 vs $212,500).

Median household income in Marquette Heights is $77,386 compared to $104,205 in Spaulding (-25.7%). Spaulding offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Marquette Heights spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 8% in Spaulding.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 54°F). Spaulding receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Marquette Heights.