Boulder Hill, IL vs Long Lake, IL

Long Lake is moderately more affordable than Boulder Hill, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Boulder Hill scores 108 compared to 97 for Long Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boulder Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boulder Hill is $1,759/month compared to $1,529/month in Long Lake — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Long Lake is more affordable at $185,400 median vs $233,100.

Median household income in Boulder Hill is $76,935 compared to $100,824 in Long Lake (-23.7%). Long Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Boulder Hill spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Long Lake.