Elgin, Illinois vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 32.2% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,103 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Hillsboro
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to Elgin, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower