Bolingbrook, IL vs Elgin, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elgin is 18.4% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 95 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elgin 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 $1,260/month in Elgin — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elgin is more affordable at $252,400 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $88,316 in Elgin (+21.8%). 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, more than the 17.1% in Elgin.