Bloomingdale, IL vs Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines is moderately more affordable than Bloomingdale, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Bloomingdale scores 114 compared to 105 for Des Plaines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomingdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomingdale is $1,607/month compared to $1,435/month in Des Plaines — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Des Plaines is more affordable at $318,200 median vs $363,100.

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $98,891 compared to $94,303 in Des Plaines (+4.9%). The higher salaries in Bloomingdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomingdale spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Des Plaines.