Lansing, IL vs Rochelle, IL

Rochelle is moderately more affordable than Lansing, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 88 compared to 78 for Rochelle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lansing is $1,271/month compared to $962/month in Rochelle — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochelle is more affordable at $153,000 median vs $168,500.

Median household income in Lansing is $71,805 compared to $63,373 in Rochelle (+13.3%). The higher salaries in Lansing partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansing spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Rochelle.

Climate-wise, Lansing is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Rochelle. Rochelle receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Lansing.