Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,494 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Elgin
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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