Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Iowa vs Arrowsmith, Illinois


The cost of living in Arrowsmith, Illinois is 6.1% more expensive than Elgin, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,028 in Arrowsmith, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arrowsmith, Illinois is more expensive than Elgin, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Arrowsmith
than in Elgin, Iowa
Elgin, IA vs Arrowsmith, IL
Compared to Elgin, Arrowsmith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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