Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Palm Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 141.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $362,227 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
583% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Elgin, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.5% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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