Lena, IL vs Pleasant Hill, IL

Pleasant Hill is moderately more affordable than Lena, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 58 for Pleasant Hill, 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 $604/month in Pleasant Hill — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasant Hill is more affordable at $76,300 median vs $154,000.

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $55,208 in Pleasant Hill (+37.8%). 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 13.1% in Pleasant Hill.

Climate-wise, Pleasant Hill is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 49.4°F in Lena. Lena receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Pleasant Hill.