Lorain, Ohio vs. Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontoon Beach, Illinois is 13.7% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,157 in Pontoon Beach, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontoon Beach, Illinois is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Pontoon Beach
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Pontoon Beach, IL
Compared to Lorain, Pontoon Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher