New Lenox, IL vs Skokie, IL

New Lenox is moderately more affordable than Skokie, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. New Lenox scores 105 compared to 111 for Skokie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Skokie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Lenox is $1,244/month compared to $1,491/month in Skokie — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Lenox has cheaper rent, Skokie actually has lower median home values ($368,600 vs $377,500).

Median household income in New Lenox is $133,071 compared to $93,550 in Skokie (+42.2%). New Lenox offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Lenox spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Skokie.

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