Leander, Texas vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $191,792 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Elgin
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Leander, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher