Boulder Hill, IL vs Pistakee Highlands, IL

Boulder Hill, IL and Pistakee Highlands, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Boulder Hill scores 108 while Pistakee Highlands scores 109 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 Boulder Hill is $1,759/month compared to $1,864/month in Pistakee Highlands — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boulder Hill has cheaper rent, Pistakee Highlands actually has lower median home values ($198,700 vs $233,100).

Median household income in Boulder Hill is $76,935 compared to $92,304 in Pistakee Highlands (-16.7%). While Pistakee Highlands is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boulder Hill spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Pistakee Highlands.