Romeoville, IL vs Wood Dale, IL

Romeoville, IL and Wood Dale, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Romeoville scores 113 while Wood Dale scores 111 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Romeoville is $1,892/month compared to $1,652/month in Wood Dale — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wood Dale has cheaper rent, Romeoville actually has lower median home values ($245,200 vs $303,400).

Median household income in Romeoville is $100,022 compared to $90,408 in Wood Dale (+10.6%). While Romeoville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Romeoville spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Wood Dale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Wood Dale receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Romeoville.