Bolingbrook, IL vs Gurnee, IL

Bolingbrook, IL and Gurnee, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Bolingbrook scores 112 while Gurnee scores 111 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 Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,594/month in Gurnee — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gurnee has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $331,100).

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $121,410 in Gurnee (-11.4%). Gurnee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Gurnee.