Tremont, IL vs Winthrop Harbor, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tremont is 20.2% cheaper than Winthrop Harbor. With a cost index of 75 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tremont to Winthrop Harbor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Tremont is $900/month compared to $1,262/month in Winthrop Harbor — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tremont is more affordable at $200,600 median vs $238,800.

Median household income in Tremont is $77,420 compared to $94,221 in Winthrop Harbor (-17.8%). The higher salaries in Winthrop Harbor partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Tremont spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Winthrop Harbor.

Climate-wise, Tremont is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 48.3°F in Winthrop Harbor. Tremont receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 35.3" in Winthrop Harbor.