Lena, IL vs South Beloit, IL

Lena is moderately more affordable than South Beloit, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 73 for South Beloit, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Beloit 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 $925/month in South Beloit — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lena is more affordable at $154,000 median vs $160,800.

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $81,836 in South Beloit (-7%). The higher salaries in South Beloit partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lena spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in South Beloit.

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