Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Mountain Home, Arkansas


The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 18.0% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,490 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Elgin, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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