Lexington, IL vs Tilden, IL

Tilden is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 64 for Tilden, 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 $821/month in Tilden — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Tilden actually has lower median home values ($72,300 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $45,625 in Tilden (+116.3%). 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 21.6% in Tilden.

Climate-wise, Tilden is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Lexington. Tilden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Lexington.