Elgin, Illinois vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 12.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,312 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Nashville
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Elgin, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower