Elgin, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 17.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,952 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Elgin, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher