Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Arcola, Illinois


The cost of living in Arcola, Illinois is 20.0% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,013 in Arcola, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcola, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Arcola
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Arcola, IL
Compared to Elgin, Arcola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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