Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Fairview Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Fairview Heights, Illinois is 10.6% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,705 in Fairview Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairview Heights
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Fairview Heights, IL
Compared to Elgin, Fairview Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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