Elgin, Illinois vs. Pembroke Pines, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pembroke Pines, Florida is 27.0% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,483 in Pembroke Pines, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pembroke Pines, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Pembroke Pines
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Pembroke Pines, FL
Compared to Elgin, Pembroke Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower