Laredo, Texas vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.7% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $184,317 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Elgin
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Laredo, 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher