Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, New Hampshire vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Lancaster, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $82,680 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Lancaster, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Elgin
than in Lancaster, New Hampshire
Lancaster, NH vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Lancaster, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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