Mound City, IL vs South Roxana, IL

Mound City is moderately more affordable than South Roxana, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Mound City scores 61 compared to 65 for South Roxana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Roxana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mound City is $783/month compared to $821/month in South Roxana — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mound City is more affordable at $43,900 median vs $87,200.

Median household income in Mound City is $39,808 compared to $56,364 in South Roxana (-29.4%). While South Roxana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mound City spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in South Roxana.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.1°F vs 56.5°F). Mound City receives more rainfall at 51" per year compared to 40.8" in South Roxana.