Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Independence, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $1,917 in Independence, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Ohio is cheaper than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Independence
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Independence, OH
Compared to Elk Grove Village, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower