Bolingbrook, IL vs New Lenox, IL

New Lenox is moderately more affordable than Bolingbrook, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 105 for New Lenox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bolingbrook 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 $1,244/month in New Lenox — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Lenox has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $377,500).

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $133,071 in New Lenox (-19.2%). New Lenox 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 11.2% in New Lenox.