Des Plaines, IL vs Homer Glen, IL

Des Plaines is moderately more affordable than Homer Glen, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Des Plaines scores 105 compared to 121 for Homer Glen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Homer Glen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Des Plaines is $1,435/month compared to $1,737/month in Homer Glen — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Des Plaines is more affordable at $318,200 median vs $400,000.

Median household income in Des Plaines is $94,303 compared to $128,546 in Homer Glen (-26.6%). While Homer Glen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Des Plaines spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Homer Glen.