Green Valley, IL vs Lexington, IL

Green Valley is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Green Valley scores 63 compared to 69 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Green Valley is $725/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Green Valley is more affordable at $116,700 median vs $171,600.

Median household income in Green Valley is $62,986 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-36.2%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Green Valley spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 52.3°F). Lexington receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Green Valley.