Monmouth, IL vs Nashville, IL

Monmouth is moderately more affordable than Nashville, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Monmouth scores 61 compared to 70 for Nashville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nashville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monmouth is $652/month compared to $816/month in Nashville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Monmouth is more affordable at $88,100 median vs $146,500.

Median household income in Monmouth is $59,690 compared to $61,753 in Nashville (-3.3%). Nashville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Monmouth spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Nashville.

Climate-wise, Nashville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.9°F in Monmouth. Nashville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Monmouth.