Lockport, IL vs Riverside, IL

Lockport is moderately more affordable than Riverside, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Lockport scores 106 compared to 117 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lockport is $1,503/month compared to $1,435/month in Riverside — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Riverside has cheaper rent, Lockport actually has lower median home values ($298,800 vs $460,500).

Median household income in Lockport is $113,252 compared to $149,219 in Riverside (-24.1%). While Riverside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lockport spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Riverside.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.1°F). Riverside receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Lockport.