What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinoiscompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in Elk Grove Village.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove Village, Illinois copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Maryland could decrease to $44,886 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 10.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,886 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Elk Grove Village
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Elk Grove Village, IL

Compared to Columbia, Elk Grove Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

12.0% higher

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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