Bolingbrook, IL vs Northbrook, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bolingbrook is 29.6% cheaper than Northbrook. With a cost index of 112 vs 159, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bolingbrook to Northbrook should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $2,334/month in Northbrook — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bolingbrook is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $644,100.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $155,321 in Northbrook (-30.8%). While Northbrook 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 18% in Northbrook.