What is a pro or con of living in South Elgin, Illinoiscompared to Burlington, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 179% more expensive in South Elgin.

What salary do I need to live in South Elgin, Illinois copmared to Burlington, Iowa?

A salary of $15,000 in Burlington, Iowa should increase to $20,633 in South Elgin, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. SOUTH ELGIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Iowa vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 37.6% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $20,633 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, IA vs. South Elgin, IL

Compared to Burlington, South Elgin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

56.5% higher

Health

20.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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