Cedarville, IL vs Lexington, IL

Cedarville is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Cedarville scores 59 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 Cedarville is $544/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cedarville is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $171,600.

Median household income in Cedarville is $59,712 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-39.5%). 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 Cedarville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.