Bolingbrook, IL vs West Chicago, IL

West Chicago is moderately more affordable than Bolingbrook, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bolingbrook scores 112 compared to 103 for West Chicago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bolingbrook 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 $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Chicago has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $306,500).

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (+6.9%). The higher salaries in Bolingbrook 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 16.4% in West Chicago.