Overland Park, Kansas vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 15.1% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,670 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Elgin
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Overland Park, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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