Elgin, Illinois vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 3.2% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,583 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Elgin, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower