2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Elgin, IL vs Springfield, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Springfield or is it cheaper to live in Elgin?
- Springfield is 12.1% less expensive than Elgin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Springfield or Elgin?
- Springfield housing costs are 26.9% less expensive than Elgin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elgin or is Health Care more affordable in Springfield.
- Health related expenses are 8.4% more in Springfield.
 Elgin, ILSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.9100
 Food & Groceries96.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.5100
 Housing80.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$217,200$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.0100
 Miscellaneous138.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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