Georgetown, South Carolina vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 10.6% more expensive than Georgetown, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,314 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Georgetown, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Georgetown, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Elgin
than in Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown, SC vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Georgetown, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher