Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Richardson, Texas


The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 21.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,972 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Richardson
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Richardson, TX
Compared to Elgin, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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