Mulberry Grove, IL vs Pecatonica, IL

Mulberry Grove is moderately more affordable than Pecatonica, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Mulberry Grove scores 67 compared to 76 for Pecatonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pecatonica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mulberry Grove is $900/month compared to $1,089/month in Pecatonica — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mulberry Grove is more affordable at $74,800 median vs $134,900.

Median household income in Mulberry Grove is $57,250 compared to $71,500 in Pecatonica (-19.9%). While Pecatonica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mulberry Grove spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Pecatonica.

Climate-wise, Mulberry Grove is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Pecatonica. Mulberry Grove receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Pecatonica.