Lerna, IL vs Yates City, IL

Yates City is moderately more affordable than Lerna, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Lerna scores 64 compared to 60 for Yates City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lerna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lerna is $800/month compared to $625/month in Yates City — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yates City has cheaper rent, Lerna actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Lerna is $48,750 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (-20.7%). Yates City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lerna spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Yates City.