Elgin, Illinois vs. Riverhead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverhead, New York is 48.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $186,135 in Riverhead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverhead, New York is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Riverhead
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Riverhead, NY
Compared to Elgin, Riverhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher