Barrington Hills, IL vs Burr Ridge, IL

Burr Ridge is moderately more affordable than Barrington Hills, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Barrington Hills scores 198 compared to 184 for Burr Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barrington Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrington Hills is $3,241/month compared to $3,000/month in Burr Ridge — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burr Ridge is more affordable at $694,800 median vs $781,600.

Median household income in Barrington Hills is $186,667 compared to $154,508 in Burr Ridge (+20.8%). While Barrington Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrington Hills spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Burr Ridge.