Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Elm Grove, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Elm Grove, Wisconsin is 13.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,335 in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elm Grove, Wisconsin is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Elm Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Elm Grove, WI
Compared to Chicago, Elm Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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