Fox River Grove, IL vs La Grange Park, IL

La Grange Park is moderately more affordable than Fox River Grove, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Fox River Grove scores 125 compared to 114 for La Grange Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fox River Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox River Grove is $2,157/month compared to $1,423/month in La Grange Park — a 52% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Grange Park has cheaper rent, Fox River Grove actually has lower median home values ($289,200 vs $427,800).

Median household income in Fox River Grove is $125,104 compared to $119,115 in La Grange Park (+5%). The higher salaries in Fox River Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fox River Grove spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in La Grange Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.8°F vs 52.1°F). La Grange Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 32.3" in Fox River Grove.