Bourbonnais, IL vs Lombard, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bourbonnais is 26.5% cheaper than Lombard. With a cost index of 87 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bourbonnais to Lombard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bourbonnais is $1,132/month compared to $1,834/month in Lombard — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bourbonnais is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $321,200.

Median household income in Bourbonnais is $81,017 compared to $97,253 in Lombard (-16.7%). The higher salaries in Lombard partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bourbonnais spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lombard.