Atwood, IL vs Lena, IL

Atwood, IL and Lena, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.7% difference in their overall index. Atwood scores 64 while Lena scores 66 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 Atwood is $743/month compared to $647/month in Lena — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lena has cheaper rent, Atwood actually has lower median home values ($119,500 vs $154,000).

Median household income in Atwood is $58,875 compared to $76,076 in Lena (-22.6%). While Lena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwood spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Lena.