2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Quincy, IL vs Union, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Union or is it cheaper to live in Quincy?
- Union is 14.4% more expensive than Quincy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Union or Quincy?
- Union housing costs are 43.0% more expensive than Quincy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Quincy or is Health Care more affordable in Union.
- Health related expenses are 17.1% less in Union.
 Quincy, ILUnion, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.2100
 Food & Groceries93.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.8100
 Housing46.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$216,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.3100
 Miscellaneous110.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  More

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Reviews for Union    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

This town has a bubba hillbilly mentality. The people are rude and drive terrible for a small town. The schools are are terrible as well. The weather is freezing in the  More

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