Bolingbrook, Illinois vs. Elwood, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elwood, Indiana is 20.1% cheaper than Bolingbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,745 in Elwood, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elwood, Indiana is cheaper than Bolingbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Elwood
than in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook, IL vs. Elwood, IN
Compared to Bolingbrook, Elwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher