Cost of Living Calculator - Alaska, Minnesota vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 17.6% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,793 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Elgin
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Alaska, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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