Cortland, Ohio vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.8% more expensive than Cortland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $111,844 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Cortland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Elgin
than in Cortland, Ohio
Cortland, OH vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Cortland, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher