Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 41.8% more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,904 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Washington
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Elk Grove Village, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower