Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 14.0% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,060 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Topeka
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Elgin, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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