Marengo, Illinois vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 0.7% cheaper than Marengo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,493 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Marengo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is cheaper than Marengo, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
5% cheaper in Wood Dale
than in Marengo, Illinois
Marengo, IL vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to Marengo, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher