Le Roy, IL vs Mendon, IL

Mendon is moderately more affordable than Le Roy, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Le Roy scores 70 compared to 63 for Mendon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Le Roy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Le Roy is $806/month compared to $661/month in Mendon — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mendon is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Le Roy is $87,500 compared to $62,778 in Mendon (+39.4%). While Le Roy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Roy spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Mendon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 53°F). Le Roy receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Mendon.