Long Lake, IL vs Sugar Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Long Lake is 15.4% cheaper than Sugar Grove. With a cost index of 97 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Long Lake to Sugar Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Lake is $1,529/month compared to $1,608/month in Sugar Grove — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Long Lake is more affordable at $185,400 median vs $372,000.

Median household income in Long Lake is $100,824 compared to $116,250 in Sugar Grove (-13.3%). The higher salaries in Sugar Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Lake spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Sugar Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.4°F). Long Lake receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 33.8" in Sugar Grove.