Burlington, IL vs Lily Lake, IL

Burlington is moderately more affordable than Lily Lake, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 95 compared to 111 for Lily Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lily Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,196/month compared to $1,438/month in Lily Lake — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $283,300 median vs $379,300.

Median household income in Burlington is $83,250 compared to $145,192 in Lily Lake (-42.7%). 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 Burlington spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Lily Lake.