Elgin, Illinois vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 18.1% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,592 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Elgin, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower