Clarendon Hills, IL vs Ridgewood, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ridgewood is 29.6% cheaper than Clarendon Hills. With a cost index of 92 vs 119, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ridgewood to Clarendon Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon Hills is $1,124/month compared to $1,455/month in Ridgewood — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon Hills has cheaper rent, Ridgewood actually has lower median home values ($142,400 vs $595,500).

Median household income in Clarendon Hills is $125,826 compared to $96,334 in Ridgewood (+30.6%). While Clarendon Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon Hills spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Ridgewood.