Elgin, Illinois vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 33.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,210 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Miami
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Elgin, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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