Bolingbrook, IL vs Cicero, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 25.8% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 89 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Bolingbrook should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 53% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (+56.9%). While Bolingbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Cicero.