Cost of Living Calculator - Ironwood, Michigan vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 24.1% more expensive than Ironwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $148,968 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ironwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Ironwood, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Elgin
than in Ironwood, Michigan
Ironwood, MI vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Ironwood, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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