Beardstown, IL vs Lexington, IL

Beardstown is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Beardstown scores 64 compared to 69 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beardstown is $769/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Beardstown actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Beardstown is $58,765 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-40.4%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beardstown spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.