Lexington, IL vs Piper City, IL

Piper City is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 62 for Piper City, 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 $786/month in Piper City — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Piper City actually has lower median home values ($76,600 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $39,338 in Piper City (+150.8%). 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 24% in Piper City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.3°F). Piper City receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Lexington.