Cleveland, Ohio vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 26.7% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $95,021 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Elgin
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Cleveland, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower