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


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 7.0% cheaper than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $204,592 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Elgin
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Longview, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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