Vandalia, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Vandalia, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Vandalia scores 63 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vandalia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Vandalia is $738/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $88,800.

Median household income in Vandalia is $43,184 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+9.4%). While Vandalia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Vandalia spend roughly 20.5% 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 Vandalia.