Cost of Living in Elk Grove Village, IL

Population 32,132 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

114
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Elk Grove Village's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $95,216 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Elk Grove Village sits roughly 15 miles east of Elgin — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Elgin's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 110
Rent 120

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Elk Grove Village

The median home value in Elk Grove Village is $334,400 — 10% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,574/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,216/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Elk Grove Village has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$334,400
10% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$375,390
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,574/mo
20% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,610/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 73.7%
Renter-occupied 26.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,574
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,188/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.4 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.8%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
2.2%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$95,216
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,267
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 13.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.9
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 44.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
28.5%
Good air days/yr
223
Max AQI recorded
252
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Elk Grove Village, IL?

Elk Grove Village has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.

What is average rent in Elk Grove Village, IL?

The median gross rent in Elk Grove Village is $1,574 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Elk Grove Village?

The median home value in Elk Grove Village is $334,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Elk Grove Village?

The median household income in Elk Grove Village is $95,216 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Elk Grove Village, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Elk Grove Village is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Elk Grove Village, IL affordable?

Elk Grove Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.

Elk Grove Village at a Glance

Population
32,132
Median Income
$95,216
Home Value
$334,400
Median Rent
$1,574/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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