Gilberts, IL vs Morton Grove, IL

Gilberts is moderately more affordable than Morton Grove, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Gilberts 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 Gilberts is $1,852/month compared to $2,210/month in Morton Grove — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gilberts is more affordable at $330,100 median vs $377,000.

Median household income in Gilberts is $119,719 compared to $106,078 in Morton Grove (+12.9%). Gilberts offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilberts spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Morton Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 50.8°F). Gilberts receives more rainfall at 33.2" per year compared to 32.3" in Morton Grove.