Lemont, IL vs Lombard, IL

Lemont is moderately more affordable than Lombard, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Lemont scores 109 compared to 118 for Lombard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lombard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lemont is $1,211/month compared to $1,834/month in Lombard — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lemont has cheaper rent, Lombard actually has lower median home values ($321,200 vs $447,800).

Median household income in Lemont is $126,100 compared to $97,253 in Lombard (+29.7%). 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 Lemont spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lombard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Lombard receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Lemont.