McLean, IL vs Pecatonica, IL

Pecatonica is moderately more affordable than McLean, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. McLean scores 80 compared to 76 for Pecatonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McLean can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McLean is $1,225/month compared to $1,089/month in Pecatonica — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pecatonica has cheaper rent, McLean actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $134,900).

Median household income in McLean is $84,766 compared to $71,500 in Pecatonica (+18.6%). While McLean is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McLean spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Pecatonica.

Climate-wise, McLean is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Pecatonica. McLean receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Pecatonica.