Cost of Living Calculator - Elwood, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 63.0% more expensive than Elwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,494 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Elwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Washington
than in Elwood, Illinois
Elwood, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Elwood, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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