Cost of Living Calculator - Normal, Illinois vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,650 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Elgin
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Normal, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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