San Antonio, Texas vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 5.2% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,617 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in South Elgin
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to San Antonio, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher