What is a pro or con of living in South Elgin, Illinoiscompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in South Elgin.

What salary do I need to live in South Elgin, Illinois copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $73,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado could decrease to $63,698 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. SOUTH ELGIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 12.7% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $63,698 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. South Elgin, IL

Compared to Colorado Springs, South Elgin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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