Bolingbrook, IL vs Oak Forest, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oak Forest is 17.8% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 95 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oak Forest 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 $1,287/month in Oak Forest — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Forest is more affordable at $247,800 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $87,941 in Oak Forest (+22.3%). 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, more than the 17.6% in Oak Forest.