Tilden, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Tilden, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Tilden scores 64 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tilden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tilden is $821/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vienna has cheaper rent, Tilden actually has lower median home values ($72,300 vs $77,400).

Median household income in Tilden is $45,625 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+15.6%). While Tilden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tilden spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Vienna.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 58.8°F). Vienna receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 43.4" in Tilden.