Temple, Pennsylvania vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 5.5% more expensive than Temple, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,758 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Temple, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Temple, Pennsylvania
Temple, PA vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Temple, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher