Chandler, Arizona vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 20.8% cheaper than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $90,254 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Elgin
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Chandler, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher