Elgin, Illinois vs. Iola, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iola, Kansas is 26.9% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,572 in Iola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iola, Kansas is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Iola
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Iola, KS
Compared to Elgin, Iola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower