New Lenox, IL vs Sugar Grove, IL

New Lenox is moderately more affordable than Sugar Grove, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. New Lenox scores 105 compared to 115 for Sugar Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar Grove 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 $1,608/month in Sugar Grove — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Lenox has cheaper rent, Sugar Grove actually has lower median home values ($372,000 vs $377,500).

Median household income in New Lenox is $133,071 compared to $116,250 in Sugar Grove (+14.5%). 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 16.6% in Sugar Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.4°F). New Lenox receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Sugar Grove.