Tamaqua, Pennsylvania vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 24.6% more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,820 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Elgin
than in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua, PA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Tamaqua, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher