Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.7% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,707 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Elgin
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Fayetteville, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower