Elgin, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 84.1% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,031 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in New York
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Elgin, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  99.2% higher
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher