College Station, Texas vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 3.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,118 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Elgin
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to College Station, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher