Bartlett, IL vs La Grange, IL

Bartlett is moderately more affordable than La Grange, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Bartlett scores 121 compared to 135 for La Grange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Grange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlett is $1,857/month compared to $1,679/month in La Grange — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Grange has cheaper rent, Bartlett actually has lower median home values ($350,500 vs $582,600).

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $154,556 in La Grange (-15.6%). While La Grange 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 13% in La Grange.