What is a pro or con of living in Iowa City, Iowacompared to Elk Grove Village, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Iowa City.

What salary do I need to live in Iowa City, Iowa copmared to Elk Grove Village, Illinois?

A salary of $120,000 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois could decrease to $98,531 in Iowa City, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE vs. IOWA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,531 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Iowa City, IA

Compared to Elk Grove Village, Iowa City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

43.3% lower

Health

18.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Iowa City, IA

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