Congerville, IL vs Lexington, IL

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Congerville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Congerville scores 76 compared to 69 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Congerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Congerville is $920/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lexington is more affordable at $171,600 median vs $201,900.

Median household income in Congerville is $78,649 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-20.3%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Congerville spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.