Edwardsville, IL vs Lynwood, IL

Lynwood is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 94 compared to 88 for Lynwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $1,231/month compared to $1,151/month in Lynwood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynwood is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $286,700.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $92,671 compared to $76,619 in Lynwood (+21%). While Edwardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Lynwood.

Climate-wise, Edwardsville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.1°F in Lynwood. Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 34.4" in Lynwood.