Clarendon Hills, IL vs Morton Grove, IL

Clarendon Hills is moderately more affordable than Morton Grove, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Clarendon Hills scores 119 compared to 134 for Morton Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon Hills is $1,124/month compared to $2,210/month in Morton Grove — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon Hills has cheaper rent, Morton Grove actually has lower median home values ($377,000 vs $595,500).

Median household income in Clarendon Hills is $125,826 compared to $106,078 in Morton Grove (+18.6%). Clarendon Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon Hills spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Morton Grove.