Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $172,380 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
9% cheaper in Elgin
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Allentown, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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