Lawrenceville, IL vs Rantoul, IL

Lawrenceville is moderately more affordable than Rantoul, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Lawrenceville scores 63 compared to 68 for Rantoul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rantoul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lawrenceville is $749/month compared to $899/month in Rantoul — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lawrenceville is more affordable at $77,600 median vs $109,200.

Median household income in Lawrenceville is $44,885 compared to $49,821 in Rantoul (-9.9%). While Rantoul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lawrenceville spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Rantoul.

Climate-wise, Lawrenceville is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Rantoul. Lawrenceville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.4" in Rantoul.