Milton, Wisconsin vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 7.0% more expensive than Milton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,511 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Milton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Milton, Wisconsin
Milton, WI vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Milton, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher