Batavia, IL vs Sugar Grove, IL

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Sugar Grove, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 103 compared to 115 for Sugar Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar Grove 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 $1,608/month in Sugar Grove — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $358,000 median vs $372,000.

Median household income in Batavia is $119,167 compared to $116,250 in Sugar Grove (+2.5%). 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 16.6% in Sugar Grove.