Bloomingdale, IL vs West Dundee, IL

Bloomingdale, IL and West Dundee, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Bloomingdale scores 114 while West Dundee scores 115 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomingdale is $1,607/month compared to $1,697/month in West Dundee — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bloomingdale has cheaper rent, West Dundee actually has lower median home values ($342,900 vs $363,100).

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $98,891 compared to $104,750 in West Dundee (-5.6%). While West Dundee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomingdale spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in West Dundee.