Cicero, IL vs Lombard, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 24.3% cheaper than Lombard. With a cost index of 89 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Lombard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,834/month in Lombard — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $321,200.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $97,253 in Lombard (-29.5%). While Lombard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lombard.