Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,683 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Elgin
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Monroe, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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