Cedar Lake, IN vs Cicero, IN

Cicero is moderately more affordable than Cedar Lake, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Cedar Lake scores 94 compared to 82 for Cicero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Lake is $1,209/month compared to $946/month in Cicero — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $251,000 median vs $259,900.

Median household income in Cedar Lake is $79,177 compared to $75,278 in Cicero (+5.2%). Cedar Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Lake spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Cicero.