Elgin, Texas vs. Wharton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wharton, Texas is 21.0% cheaper than Elgin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,511 in Wharton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wharton, Texas is cheaper than Elgin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wharton
than in Elgin, Texas
Elgin, TX vs. Wharton, TX
Compared to Elgin, Wharton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower