Villa Park, IL vs West Dundee, IL

Villa Park is moderately more affordable than West Dundee, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Villa Park scores 104 compared to 115 for West Dundee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Dundee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Villa Park is $1,398/month compared to $1,697/month in West Dundee — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Villa Park is more affordable at $313,100 median vs $342,900.

Median household income in Villa Park is $94,698 compared to $104,750 in West Dundee (-9.6%). The higher salaries in West Dundee partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Villa Park spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in West Dundee.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 49.7°F). Villa Park receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 33.2" in West Dundee.