Piper City, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Piper City, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Piper City scores 62 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piper City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Piper City is $786/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vienna has cheaper rent, Piper City actually has lower median home values ($76,600 vs $77,400).

Median household income in Piper City is $39,338 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (-0.3%). Vienna offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Piper City spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Vienna.

Climate-wise, Vienna is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 52.3°F in Piper City. Vienna receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 40.4" in Piper City.