Central City, Nebraska vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 14.6% more expensive than Central City, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $57,322 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Central City, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Central City, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Elgin
than in Central City, Nebraska
Central City, NE vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Central City, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  38.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher