Glendale Heights, IL vs Palos Heights, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Glendale Heights is 19.9% cheaper than Palos Heights. With a cost index of 104 vs 129, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Glendale Heights to Palos Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale Heights is $1,562/month compared to $2,138/month in Palos Heights — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale Heights is more affordable at $249,000 median vs $350,000.

Median household income in Glendale Heights is $82,232 compared to $107,974 in Palos Heights (-23.8%). While Palos Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale Heights spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Palos Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Palos Heights receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Glendale Heights.