Dalzell, IL vs Lexington, IL

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Dalzell, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Dalzell scores 76 compared to 69 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dalzell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalzell is $970/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Dalzell actually has lower median home values ($159,400 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Dalzell is $74,625 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-24.4%). 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 Dalzell spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.