Homer Glen, IL vs Lake Villa, IL

Lake Villa is moderately more affordable than Homer Glen, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Homer Glen scores 121 compared to 106 for Lake Villa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Homer Glen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Homer Glen is $1,737/month compared to $1,430/month in Lake Villa — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Villa is more affordable at $325,900 median vs $400,000.

Median household income in Homer Glen is $128,546 compared to $111,110 in Lake Villa (+15.7%). While Homer Glen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Homer Glen spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Lake Villa.

Climate-wise, Homer Glen is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Lake Villa. Lake Villa receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Homer Glen.