Bolingbrook, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

Bolingbrook is moderately more affordable than Glen Ellyn, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 119 for Glen Ellyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glen Ellyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,326/month in Glen Ellyn — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Ellyn has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $522,600).

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $133,346 in Glen Ellyn (-19.3%). While Glen Ellyn 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 11.9% in Glen Ellyn.