Grant Park, IL vs Lebanon, IL

Lebanon is moderately more affordable than Grant Park, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Grant Park scores 84 compared to 79 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grant Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grant Park is $1,149/month compared to $1,125/month in Lebanon — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lebanon is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $205,500.

Median household income in Grant Park is $72,500 compared to $84,766 in Lebanon (-14.5%). Lebanon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grant Park spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Lebanon.

Climate-wise, Lebanon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.8°F in Grant Park. Lebanon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 33.4" in Grant Park.