Lafayette, Indiana vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 33.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,877 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Elk Grove Village
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher