Midlothian, IL vs Quincy, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Quincy is 25.8% cheaper than Midlothian. With a cost index of 71 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Quincy to Midlothian should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Midlothian is $1,202/month compared to $824/month in Quincy — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quincy is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $200,300.

Median household income in Midlothian is $67,872 compared to $56,372 in Quincy (+20.4%). The higher salaries in Midlothian partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Midlothian spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Quincy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 53°F). Quincy receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Midlothian.