South Portland, Maine vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,537 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Elk Grove Village
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to South Portland, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower