Bartlett, IL vs Hickory Hills, IL

The cost of living difference between Bartlett, IL and Hickory Hills, IL is dramatic. Hickory Hills is 30.8% cheaper than Bartlett, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Bartlett has a cost index of 121 while Hickory Hills sits at 92, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlett is $1,857/month compared to $1,112/month in Hickory Hills — a 67% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hickory Hills is more affordable at $278,400 median vs $350,500.

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $85,541 in Hickory Hills (+52.5%). 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, more than the 15.6% in Hickory Hills.