DeKalb, Illinois vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 12.2% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,116 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in South Elgin
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Dekalb, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher