Elgin, Illinois vs. Dolton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dolton, Illinois is 1.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,764 in Dolton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dolton, Illinois is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
62% more expensive in Dolton
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Dolton, IL
Compared to Elgin, Dolton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher