Mount Auburn, IL vs Palestine, IL

Palestine is moderately more affordable than Mount Auburn, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Mount Auburn scores 72 compared to 63 for Palestine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Auburn is $1,138/month compared to $755/month in Palestine — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palestine is more affordable at $75,800 median vs $85,000.

Median household income in Mount Auburn is $55,714 compared to $60,000 in Palestine (-7.1%). Palestine offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Auburn spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Palestine.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 55.7°F). Palestine receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 36.4" in Mount Auburn.