Addison, IL vs Bolingbrook, IL

Addison is moderately more affordable than Bolingbrook, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Addison scores 99 compared to 112 for Bolingbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bolingbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Addison is $1,238/month compared to $1,718/month in Bolingbrook — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Addison has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $318,000).

Median household income in Addison is $87,587 compared to $107,552 in Bolingbrook (-18.6%). While Bolingbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Addison spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Bolingbrook.