Cost of Living Calculator - Guilford, Maine vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 8.4% more expensive than Guilford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $81,310 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Guilford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Guilford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Elgin
than in Guilford, Maine
Guilford, ME vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Guilford, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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