Lomax, IL vs Viola, IL

Viola is moderately more affordable than Lomax, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Lomax scores 65 compared to 62 for Viola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lomax is $825/month compared to $692/month in Viola — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Viola has cheaper rent, Lomax actually has lower median home values ($81,400 vs $114,500).

Median household income in Lomax is $51,875 compared to $67,500 in Viola (-23.1%). Viola offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lomax spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Viola.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.2°F). Viola receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.9" in Lomax.