Bolingbrook, IL vs St. Charles, IL

Bolingbrook is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 120 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,788/month in St. Charles — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bolingbrook is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $369,700.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $115,350 in St. Charles (-6.8%). The higher salaries in St. Charles partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in St. Charles.