Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 13.2% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,412 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Elgin
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des_Plaines, IL vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Des_Plaines, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower