Independence, Ohio vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Independence, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $83,491 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is more expensive than Independence, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Elk Grove Village
than in Independence, Ohio
Independence, OH vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Independence, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher