Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 25.7% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,826 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Elgin
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Gary, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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