Greenview, IL vs Lena, IL

Greenview is moderately more affordable than Lena, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Greenview scores 58 compared to 66 for Lena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenview is $613/month compared to $647/month in Lena — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenview is more affordable at $88,700 median vs $154,000.

Median household income in Greenview is $68,958 compared to $76,076 in Lena (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Lena partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenview spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Lena.

Climate-wise, Greenview is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.4°F in Lena. Greenview receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.2" in Lena.