Bolingbrook, IL vs Joliet, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Joliet is 19.7% 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 Joliet 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 $1,237/month in Joliet — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Joliet is more affordable at $248,600 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $88,026 in Joliet (+22.2%). 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 16.9% in Joliet.