Elgin, Illinois vs. High Ridge, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in High Ridge, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,120 in High Ridge, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, High Ridge, Missouri is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in High Ridge
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. High Ridge, MO
Compared to Elgin, High Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower