Lexington, IL vs North City, IL

Lexington is moderately more affordable than North City, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 76 for North City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North City 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 $1,106/month in North City — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, North City actually has lower median home values ($107,400 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $50,469 in North City (+95.5%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.3% in North City.

Climate-wise, North City is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Lexington. North City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.4" in Lexington.