Bartlett, IL vs Lindenhurst, IL

Lindenhurst is moderately more affordable than Bartlett, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bartlett scores 121 compared to 114 for Lindenhurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bartlett 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 $1,836/month in Lindenhurst — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lindenhurst is more affordable at $275,400 median vs $350,500.

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $127,837 in Lindenhurst (+2.1%). Bartlett does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlett spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Lindenhurst.