Elk Grove Village, IL vs Worth, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Worth is 24.4% cheaper than Elk Grove Village. With a cost index of 89 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Worth to Elk Grove Village should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk Grove Village is $1,574/month compared to $1,164/month in Worth — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worth is more affordable at $220,200 median vs $334,400.

Median household income in Elk Grove Village is $95,216 compared to $56,998 in Worth (+67.1%). While Elk Grove Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk Grove Village spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Worth.