Charlotte, North Carolina vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 5.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $109,002 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Charlotte, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher