McLeansboro, IL vs Orangeville, IL

McLeansboro is moderately more affordable than Orangeville, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. McLeansboro scores 56 compared to 66 for Orangeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orangeville 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 $689/month in Orangeville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McLeansboro is more affordable at $72,200 median vs $135,600.

Median household income in McLeansboro is $46,589 compared to $70,833 in Orangeville (-34.2%). While Orangeville 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, more than the 11.7% in Orangeville.

Climate-wise, McLeansboro is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Orangeville. McLeansboro receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.2" in Orangeville.