Chillicothe, IL vs Lexington, IL

Chillicothe, IL and Lexington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Chillicothe scores 66 while Lexington scores 69 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 Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Chillicothe actually has lower median home values ($128,500 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-37.1%). 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 Chillicothe spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.