Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Riley, Kansas vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 16.2% more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $87,183 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Elgin
than in Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, KS vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Fort Riley, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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