Pekin, IL vs Taylorville, IL

Pekin, IL and Taylorville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Pekin scores 65 while Taylorville scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pekin is $792/month compared to $738/month in Taylorville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylorville is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $118,200.

Median household income in Pekin is $58,355 compared to $52,720 in Taylorville (+10.7%). While Pekin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pekin spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Taylorville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 54°F). Taylorville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Pekin.