Lexington, IL vs Vandalia, IL

Vandalia is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 69 compared to 63 for Vandalia, 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 $738/month in Vandalia — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Vandalia actually has lower median home values ($88,800 vs $171,600).

Median household income in Lexington is $98,676 compared to $43,184 in Vandalia (+128.5%). 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 20.5% in Vandalia.

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