Glenview, IL vs La Grange, IL

La Grange is moderately more affordable than Glenview, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Glenview scores 146 compared to 135 for La Grange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenview is $2,027/month compared to $1,679/month in La Grange — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Grange is more affordable at $582,600 median vs $598,800.

Median household income in Glenview is $138,758 compared to $154,556 in La Grange (-10.2%). La Grange offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenview spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in La Grange.

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