Merrionette Park, IL vs Pontoon Beach, IL

Pontoon Beach is moderately more affordable than Merrionette Park, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Merrionette Park scores 85 compared to 78 for Pontoon Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merrionette Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merrionette Park is $1,197/month compared to $1,117/month in Pontoon Beach — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pontoon Beach is more affordable at $137,900 median vs $152,600.

Median household income in Merrionette Park is $53,623 compared to $59,375 in Pontoon Beach (-9.7%). Pontoon Beach offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Merrionette Park spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.6% in Pontoon Beach.

Climate-wise, Pontoon Beach is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.1°F in Merrionette Park. Pontoon Beach receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 34.4" in Merrionette Park.