River Grove, Illinois vs. Wood River, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood River, Illinois is 29.2% cheaper than River Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,399 in Wood River, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in River Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood River, Illinois is cheaper than River Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Wood River
than in River Grove, Illinois
River Grove, IL vs. Wood River, IL
Compared to River Grove, Wood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower