Allendale, IL vs Lily Lake, IL

The cost of living difference between Allendale, IL and Lily Lake, IL is dramatic. Allendale is 45.8% cheaper than Lily Lake, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Allendale has a cost index of 60 while Lily Lake sits at 111, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Allendale is $642/month compared to $1,438/month in Lily Lake — a 55% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allendale is more affordable at $83,500 median vs $379,300.

Median household income in Allendale is $70,500 compared to $145,192 in Lily Lake (-51.4%). While Lily Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allendale spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 11.9% in Lily Lake.