Lexington, IL vs Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 60 for Metropolis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $734/month compared to $748/month in Metropolis — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Metropolis actually has lower median home values ($93,700 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $51,548 in Metropolis (+91.4%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Metropolis.

Climate-wise, Metropolis is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 52.3°F in Lexington. Metropolis receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 40.4" in Lexington.