Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 22.7% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,975 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Elgin
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Meridian, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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