Bolingbrook, IL vs Highland Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bolingbrook is 21.2% cheaper than Highland Park. With a cost index of 112 vs 142, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bolingbrook to Highland Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,903/month in Highland Park — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bolingbrook is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $594,400.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $161,875 in Highland Park (-33.6%). While Highland Park 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 14.1% in Highland Park.