Elgin, Illinois vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,760 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Texas City
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Texas City, TX
Compared to Elgin, Texas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower