2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Duluth, MN vs Elk Grove Village, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Elk Grove Village or is it cheaper to live in Duluth?
- Elk Grove Village is 24.8% more expensive than Duluth.

Which city has more affordable housing, Elk Grove Village or Duluth?
- Elk Grove Village housing costs are 41.5% more expensive than Duluth housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Duluth or is Health Care more affordable in Elk Grove Village.
- Health related expenses are 2.0% more in Elk Grove Village.
 Duluth, MNElk Grove Village, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries97.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing75.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,500$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.9100
 Miscellaneous102.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

I wish we never moved here....  More

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