Broadview, IL vs Machesney Park, IL

Machesney Park is moderately more affordable than Broadview, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Broadview scores 89 compared to 79 for Machesney Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Broadview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broadview is $1,092/month compared to $1,109/month in Machesney Park — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Broadview has cheaper rent, Machesney Park actually has lower median home values ($162,500 vs $240,600).

Median household income in Broadview is $60,139 compared to $74,244 in Machesney Park (-19%). Machesney Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Broadview spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Machesney Park.