Seattle, Washington vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 36.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,467 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Elk Grove Village
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Seattle, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower