Bensenville, IL vs Hoffman Estates, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bensenville is 15.8% cheaper than Hoffman Estates. With a cost index of 99 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bensenville to Hoffman Estates should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensenville is $1,374/month compared to $1,764/month in Hoffman Estates — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bensenville is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $340,400.

Median household income in Bensenville is $78,298 compared to $109,683 in Hoffman Estates (-28.6%). While Hoffman Estates is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensenville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Hoffman Estates.