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Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 64.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,321 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
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• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Washington
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Elgin, Washington is:
  Homeowner
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  64.4% higher
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  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% higher
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