Marseilles, IL vs Pontiac, IL

Pontiac is moderately more affordable than Marseilles, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Marseilles scores 75 compared to 67 for Pontiac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marseilles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marseilles is $1,039/month compared to $818/month in Pontiac — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pontiac is more affordable at $110,200 median vs $119,100.

Median household income in Marseilles is $56,777 compared to $59,579 in Pontiac (-4.7%). Pontiac offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Marseilles spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Pontiac.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 52.3°F). Pontiac receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Marseilles.