Madison, Wisconsin vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 4.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $78,550 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Elk Grove Village
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Madison, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher