Elgin, Illinois vs. Byron, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Byron, Illinois is 4.6% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,395 in Byron, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Byron, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Byron
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Byron, IL
Compared to Elgin, Byron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower