Elgin, Illinois vs. Harrisburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Illinois is 25.7% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,172 in Harrisburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Harrisburg, IL
Compared to Elgin, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower