Lemont, IL vs Plainfield, IL

Lemont is moderately more affordable than Plainfield, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Lemont scores 109 compared to 126 for Plainfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plainfield 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 $1,889/month in Plainfield — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lemont has cheaper rent, Plainfield actually has lower median home values ($398,000 vs $447,800).

Median household income in Lemont is $126,100 compared to $142,265 in Plainfield (-11.4%). The higher salaries in Plainfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lemont spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Plainfield.

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