Lexington, IL vs Saybrook, IL

Saybrook is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 65 for Saybrook, 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 $829/month in Saybrook — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Saybrook actually has lower median home values ($92,900 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $54,479 in Saybrook (+81.1%). 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 18.3% in Saybrook.

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