Bartlett, IL vs Prospect Heights, IL

Prospect Heights is moderately more affordable than Bartlett, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Bartlett scores 121 compared to 107 for Prospect Heights, 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 $1,391/month in Prospect Heights — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prospect Heights is more affordable at $347,500 median vs $350,500.

Median household income in Bartlett is $130,479 compared to $91,599 in Prospect Heights (+42.4%). 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 18.2% in Prospect Heights.