Elgin, Illinois vs. Batavia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Batavia, Illinois is 11.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,218 in Batavia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Batavia, Illinois is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Batavia
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Batavia, IL
Compared to Elgin, Batavia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower