Murphysboro, IL vs Preston Heights, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Murphysboro is 29.3% cheaper than Preston Heights. With a cost index of 60 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Murphysboro to Preston Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Murphysboro is $655/month compared to $1,232/month in Preston Heights — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Murphysboro is more affordable at $79,600 median vs $141,400.

Median household income in Murphysboro is $42,367 compared to $51,970 in Preston Heights (-18.5%). The higher salaries in Preston Heights partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Murphysboro spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Preston Heights.

Climate-wise, Murphysboro is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.1°F in Preston Heights. Murphysboro receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 34.4" in Preston Heights.