Bolingbrook, IL vs Vernon Hills, IL

Bolingbrook is moderately more affordable than Vernon Hills, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 124 for Vernon Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon Hills 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 $1,855/month in Vernon Hills — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bolingbrook is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $384,800.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $120,625 in Vernon Hills (-10.8%). While Vernon Hills 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 18.5% in Vernon Hills.