La Porte, Indiana vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 10.4% more expensive than La Porte, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,771 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than La Porte, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Elgin
than in La Porte, Indiana
La Porte, IN vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to La Porte, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher