Bolingbrook, IL vs North Chicago, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North Chicago is 24.4% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 90 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North Chicago 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 $1,392/month in North Chicago — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Chicago is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $56,815 in North Chicago (+89.3%). 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, less than the 29.4% in North Chicago.