Cissna Park, IL vs Lomax, IL

Cissna Park, IL and Lomax, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Cissna Park scores 63 while Lomax scores 65 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 Cissna Park is $649/month compared to $825/month in Lomax — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cissna Park has cheaper rent, Lomax actually has lower median home values ($81,400 vs $117,900).

Median household income in Cissna Park is $50,625 compared to $51,875 in Lomax (-2.4%). The higher salaries in Lomax partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cissna Park spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Lomax.