Elburn, IL vs Lemont, IL

Lemont is moderately more affordable than Elburn, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Elburn scores 117 compared to 109 for Lemont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elburn is $1,705/month compared to $1,211/month in Lemont — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lemont has cheaper rent, Elburn actually has lower median home values ($358,200 vs $447,800).

Median household income in Elburn is $106,506 compared to $126,100 in Lemont (-15.5%). Lemont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elburn spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lemont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 52.1°F). Lemont receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Elburn.