Metropolis, IL vs Vienna, IL

Metropolis, IL and Vienna, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Metropolis scores 60 while Vienna scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Metropolis is $748/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $93,700.

Median household income in Metropolis is $51,548 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+30.6%). While Metropolis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Metropolis spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Vienna.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.8°F vs 58.8°F). Vienna receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 50.3" in Metropolis.