Portage, Michigan vs. Lemont, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lemont, Illinois is 37.6% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,820 in Lemont, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lemont, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Lemont
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Lemont, IL
Compared to Portage, Lemont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher