Bolingbrook, IL vs O'Fallon, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. O'Fallon is 17.5% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 96 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from O'Fallon 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 $1,312/month in O'Fallon — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: O'Fallon is more affordable at $274,100 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $102,793 in O'Fallon (+4.6%). Bolingbrook does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in O'Fallon.