Le Roy, IL vs Rochelle, IL

Le Roy is moderately more affordable than Rochelle, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Le Roy scores 70 compared to 78 for Rochelle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rochelle 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 $962/month in Rochelle — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Roy has cheaper rent, Rochelle actually has lower median home values ($153,000 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Le Roy is $87,500 compared to $63,373 in Rochelle (+38.1%). Le Roy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Roy spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Rochelle.

Climate-wise, Le Roy is notably warmer with an average of 51.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Rochelle. Le Roy receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Rochelle.