Batavia, Illinois vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 10.2% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,902 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Elgin
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Batavia, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher