Bolingbrook, IL vs Round Lake Beach, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Round Lake Beach is 20.1% cheaper than Bolingbrook. With a cost index of 93 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Round Lake Beach 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 $1,382/month in Round Lake Beach — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Round Lake Beach is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $86,632 in Round Lake Beach (+24.1%). 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 19.1% in Round Lake Beach.