Richmond, Virginia vs. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $2,873 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Elk Grove Village
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Elk Grove Village, IL
Compared to Richmond, Elk Grove Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher