Elgin, Illinois vs. Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is 9.0% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,952 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sun Prairie
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Sun Prairie, WI
Compared to Elgin, Sun Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower