Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 19.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,318 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in South Elgin
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher