Cost of Living Calculator - Dixon, Illinois vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 26.3% more expensive than Dixon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,764 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dixon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Dixon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Elgin
than in Dixon, Illinois
Dixon, IL vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Dixon, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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