Elgin, Illinois vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 121.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,550 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Brookline
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Elgin, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.8% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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