What is the cost of living in Lemont, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lemont has an overall cost of living index of 123, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Lemont has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Lemont ranks as #288 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Lemont ranks as the #48 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Lemont Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lemont. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lemont is 99.
The Groceries index in Lemont is 104.
The Health index in Lemont is 186.
The Housing index in Lemont is 99.
The Transportation index in Lemont is 97.
The Utilities index in Lemont is 98.
| Living Expense | Lemont | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Lemont Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lemont, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lemont is $565,404.
The Median Rent in Lemont is $1,209.
The Median Income in Lemont is $123,370.
The Home Value To Income in Lemont is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lemont is 0.12x.
Lemont, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Lemont Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lemont Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lemont Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lemont Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lemont
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lemont. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 1.1x Lemont.
Bolingbrook, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Lemont.
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 0.9x Lemont.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lemont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.1x |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 74,096 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 0.9x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Romeoville, IL | 41,152 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Woodridge, IL | 33,941 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Lockport, IL | 26,409 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Homer Glen, IL | 24,529 | 121 | 1.0x |
