Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is essentially the same as Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is essentially the same as Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, PA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Lancaster, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher