Lena, IL vs Silvis, IL

Lena is moderately more affordable than Silvis, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 74 for Silvis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silvis 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 $975/month in Silvis — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lena is more affordable at $154,000 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $67,569 in Silvis (+12.6%). Lena offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lena spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Silvis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.2°F). Silvis receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.2" in Lena.