Cost of Living Calculator - Nashville, Tennessee vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $133,269 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Elgin
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Nashville, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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