Lacon, IL vs Pinckneyville, IL

Pinckneyville is moderately more affordable than Lacon, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Lacon scores 65 compared to 57 for Pinckneyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lacon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lacon is $811/month compared to $440/month in Pinckneyville — a 84% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinckneyville has cheaper rent, Lacon actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $117,100).

Median household income in Lacon is $60,750 compared to $55,000 in Pinckneyville (+10.5%). The higher salaries in Lacon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lacon spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 9.6% in Pinckneyville.

Climate-wise, Pinckneyville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.7°F in Lacon. Pinckneyville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.6" in Lacon.