Bolingbrook, IL vs Woodridge, IL

Bolingbrook, IL and Woodridge, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Bolingbrook scores 112 while Woodridge scores 111 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $1,547/month in Woodridge — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodridge has cheaper rent, Bolingbrook actually has lower median home values ($295,500 vs $345,200).

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $97,263 in Woodridge (+10.6%). 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 Woodridge.