Long Lake, IL vs Valmeyer, IL

Valmeyer is moderately more affordable than Long Lake, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Long Lake scores 97 compared to 87 for Valmeyer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Lake is $1,529/month compared to $1,210/month in Valmeyer — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Valmeyer has cheaper rent, Long Lake actually has lower median home values ($185,400 vs $208,600).

Median household income in Long Lake is $100,824 compared to $93,472 in Valmeyer (+7.9%). The higher salaries in Long Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Lake spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Valmeyer.

Climate-wise, Valmeyer is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 48.3°F in Long Lake. Valmeyer receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 35.3" in Long Lake.