Clarendon Hills, IL vs West Chicago, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Chicago is 15.6% cheaper than Clarendon Hills. With a cost index of 103 vs 119, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Chicago 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 $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon Hills has cheaper rent, West Chicago actually has lower median home values ($306,500 vs $595,500).

Median household income in Clarendon Hills is $125,826 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (+25.1%). 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 16.4% in West Chicago.