Watseka, Illinois vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 17.2% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,578 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Elkhart
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Watseka, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher