Cost of Living Calculator - Lacey, Washington vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,561 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Elgin
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Lacey, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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