Santa Claus, Indiana vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 5.8% cheaper than Santa Claus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,094 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Claus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Effingham
than in Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa Claus, IN vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Santa Claus, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher