Lyndon, IL vs Vermilion, IL

Vermilion is moderately more affordable than Lyndon, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Lyndon scores 75 compared to 71 for Vermilion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyndon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyndon is $1,146/month compared to $1,075/month in Vermilion — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vermilion is more affordable at $59,600 median vs $108,300.

Median household income in Lyndon is $52,656 compared to $46,250 in Vermilion (+13.9%). While Lyndon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyndon spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Vermilion.

Climate-wise, Vermilion is notably warmer with an average of 53.5°F compared to 49.9°F in Lyndon. Vermilion receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 36.2" in Lyndon.