Mahomet, IL vs New Lenox, IL

Mahomet is moderately more affordable than New Lenox, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Mahomet scores 92 compared to 105 for New Lenox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Lenox can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mahomet is $1,202/month compared to $1,244/month in New Lenox — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mahomet is more affordable at $293,200 median vs $377,500.

Median household income in Mahomet is $114,904 compared to $133,071 in New Lenox (-13.7%). While New Lenox is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mahomet spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in New Lenox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.1°F). Mahomet receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 34.4" in New Lenox.