Batavia, IL vs Skokie, IL

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Skokie, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 103 compared to 111 for Skokie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Skokie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,255/month compared to $1,491/month in Skokie — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $358,000 median vs $368,600.

Median household income in Batavia is $119,167 compared to $93,550 in Skokie (+27.4%). Batavia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Skokie.