Elgin, Illinois vs. Waupaca, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waupaca, Wisconsin is 9.4% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,306 in Waupaca, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waupaca, Wisconsin is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Waupaca
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Waupaca, WI
Compared to Elgin, Waupaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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