Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 21.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,130 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Troy
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Troy, MI
Compared to Elgin, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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