Plano, IL vs Woodridge, IL

Plano is moderately more affordable than Woodridge, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Plano scores 102 compared to 111 for Woodridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plano is $1,590/month compared to $1,547/month in Woodridge — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodridge has cheaper rent, Plano actually has lower median home values ($221,100 vs $345,200).

Median household income in Plano is $83,102 compared to $97,263 in Woodridge (-14.6%). While Woodridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plano spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Woodridge.