Cost of Living Calculator - Middletown, Delaware vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 24.1% cheaper than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $98,658 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Elgin
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Middletown, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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