Elgin, Illinois vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 2.0% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,017 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Elgin, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower