Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.1% more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,395 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% more expensive in Chicago
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Elk Grove Village, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower