2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lake Zurich, IL vs Homer Glen, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Homer Glen or is it cheaper to live in Lake Zurich?
- Homer Glen is 1.9% less expensive than Lake Zurich.

Which city has more affordable housing, Homer Glen or Lake Zurich?
- Homer Glen housing costs are 9.9% more expensive than Lake Zurich housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lake Zurich or is Health Care more affordable in Homer Glen.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Homer Glen.
 Lake Zurich, ILHomer Glen, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.2100
 Food & Groceries102.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.0100
 Housing124.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$405,600$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.5100
 Miscellaneous141.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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Reviews for Homer Glen    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

The taxes are steadily climbing out of reach and the new laws that the board keeps implementing are getting out of hand.   More

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