Blandinsville, IL vs Vienna, IL

Blandinsville, IL and Vienna, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Blandinsville scores 60 while Vienna scores 59 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 Blandinsville is $691/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vienna has cheaper rent, Blandinsville actually has lower median home values ($65,400 vs $77,400).

Median household income in Blandinsville is $52,500 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+33%). While Blandinsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blandinsville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Vienna.