Martinsville, IL vs New Baden, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Martinsville is 28.2% cheaper than New Baden. With a cost index of 57 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Martinsville to New Baden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $588/month compared to $1,110/month in New Baden — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinsville is more affordable at $73,600 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in Martinsville is $65,000 compared to $77,542 in New Baden (-16.2%). The higher salaries in New Baden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in New Baden.

Climate-wise, New Baden is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.4°F in Martinsville. New Baden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36" in Martinsville.