Long Lake, IL vs Riverside, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Long Lake is 16.8% cheaper than Riverside. With a cost index of 97 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Long Lake to Riverside should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Lake is $1,529/month compared to $1,435/month in Riverside — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Riverside has cheaper rent, Long Lake actually has lower median home values ($185,400 vs $460,500).

Median household income in Long Lake is $100,824 compared to $149,219 in Riverside (-32.4%). 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 Long Lake spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Riverside.

Climate-wise, Riverside is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Long Lake. Long Lake receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Riverside.