Muscatine, Iowa vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 22.0% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,911 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Elgin
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Muscatine, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher