Cambridge, Minnesota vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 7.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,497 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Elgin
than in Cambridge, Minnesota
Cambridge, MN vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher