Lena, IL vs Paris, IL

Paris is moderately more affordable than Lena, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 62 for Paris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lena is $647/month compared to $755/month in Paris — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lena has cheaper rent, Paris actually has lower median home values ($71,200 vs $154,000).

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $51,798 in Paris (+46.9%). While Lena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lena spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Paris.

Climate-wise, Paris is notably warmer with an average of 53.5°F compared to 49.4°F in Lena. Paris receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.2" in Lena.