McLeansboro, IL vs Meredosia, IL

McLeansboro is moderately more affordable than Meredosia, with a 6% lower cost of living index. McLeansboro scores 56 compared to 60 for Meredosia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meredosia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McLeansboro is $548/month compared to $691/month in Meredosia — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McLeansboro has cheaper rent, Meredosia actually has lower median home values ($63,000 vs $72,200).

Median household income in McLeansboro is $46,589 compared to $57,500 in Meredosia (-19%). While Meredosia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McLeansboro spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Meredosia.

Climate-wise, McLeansboro is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 53°F in Meredosia. McLeansboro receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 36.4" in Meredosia.