Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 29.1% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,861 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Columbia
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Elgin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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