Muscatine, Iowa vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 41.4% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,706 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Elk Grove Village
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Muscatine, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  94.4% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher