Mesa, Arizona vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 15.5% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,376 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Elgin
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Mesa, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher