Elgin, Illinois vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 13.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,878 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to Elgin, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower