Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 58.0% more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,002 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Seattle
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Elk Grove Village, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher