Elwood, Indiana vs. Dixon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dixon, Illinois is 3.7% cheaper than Elwood, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,141 in Dixon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elwood, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dixon, Illinois is cheaper than Elwood, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Dixon
than in Elwood, Indiana
Elwood, IN vs. Dixon, IL
Compared to Elwood, Dixon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher