Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 4.1% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,958 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Elgin
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Blacksburg, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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