Johnston, Iowa vs. Lemont, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lemont, Illinois is 27.2% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,603 in Lemont, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lemont, Illinois is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Lemont
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Lemont, IL
Compared to Johnston, Lemont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  79.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher