Elgin, Illinois vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 8.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,367 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Cheyenne
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to Elgin, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  49.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower