Bartlett, IL vs Elgin, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elgin is 27.6% cheaper than Bartlett. With a cost index of 95 vs 121, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elgin to Bartlett should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlett is $1,857/month compared to $1,260/month in Elgin — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elgin is more affordable at $252,400 median vs $350,500.

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $88,316 in Elgin (+47.7%). While Bartlett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlett spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Elgin.