Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Texas vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 12.4% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,302 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Elgin
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Athens, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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