Long Grove, Illinois vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 1.2% cheaper than Long Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,422 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Long Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove, IL vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Long Grove, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% lower
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower