Lena, IL vs Rockton, IL

Lena is moderately more affordable than Rockton, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 76 for Rockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockton 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 $864/month in Rockton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lena is more affordable at $154,000 median vs $222,100.

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $109,333 in Rockton (-30.4%). While Rockton 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, more than the 9.5% in Rockton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.4°F). Rockton receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 37.2" in Lena.