Wichita, Kansas vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 15.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,904 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Wichita, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher