Hillcrest, IL vs Lyndon, IL

Lyndon is moderately more affordable than Hillcrest, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Hillcrest scores 83 compared to 75 for Lyndon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillcrest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillcrest is $1,158/month compared to $1,146/month in Lyndon — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyndon is more affordable at $108,300 median vs $151,900.

Median household income in Hillcrest is $77,609 compared to $52,656 in Lyndon (+47.4%). While Hillcrest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillcrest spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Lyndon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.8°F vs 49.9°F). Hillcrest receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36.2" in Lyndon.