Hickory Hills, IL vs Lombard, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hickory Hills is 21.6% cheaper than Lombard. With a cost index of 92 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hickory Hills to Lombard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hickory Hills is $1,112/month compared to $1,834/month in Lombard — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hickory Hills is more affordable at $278,400 median vs $321,200.

Median household income in Hickory Hills is $85,541 compared to $97,253 in Lombard (-12%). The higher salaries in Lombard partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hickory Hills spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lombard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Lombard receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Hickory Hills.