Cost of Living Calculator - Lemont, Illinois vs Portage, Indiana


The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 23.1% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,675 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portage
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs Portage, IN
Compared to Lemont, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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