Lena, IL vs South Pekin, IL

South Pekin is moderately more affordable than Lena, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 66 compared to 62 for South Pekin, 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 $741/month in South Pekin — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lena has cheaper rent, South Pekin actually has lower median home values ($106,000 vs $154,000).

Median household income in Lena is $76,076 compared to $64,750 in South Pekin (+17.5%). 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 13.7% in South Pekin.

Climate-wise, South Pekin is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Lena. South Pekin receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Lena.