Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Akron, Ohio


The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 24.8% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,306 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Akron
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Akron, OH
Compared to Elgin, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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