Bolingbrook, IL vs Edwardsville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Edwardsville is 19.3% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 94 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Edwardsville 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 $1,231/month in Edwardsville — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwardsville is more affordable at $286,700 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $92,671 in Edwardsville (+16.1%). The higher salaries in Bolingbrook partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Edwardsville.