Round Lake Beach, IL vs Sauk Village, IL

Round Lake Beach, IL and Sauk Village, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Round Lake Beach scores 93 while Sauk Village scores 90 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 Round Lake Beach is $1,382/month compared to $1,504/month in Sauk Village — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Round Lake Beach has cheaper rent, Sauk Village actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $191,200).

Median household income in Round Lake Beach is $86,632 compared to $56,946 in Sauk Village (+52.1%). While Round Lake Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Round Lake Beach spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 31.7% in Sauk Village. The Round Lake Beach ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Sauk Village is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Round Lake Beach. Round Lake Beach receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Sauk Village.