Golden, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Golden, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Golden scores 66 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Golden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Golden is $713/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $125,500.

Median household income in Golden is $55,875 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+41.6%). While Golden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Golden spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Vienna.

Climate-wise, Vienna is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 53°F in Golden. Vienna receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Golden.