Cost of Living Calculator - Peru, Indiana vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 33.7% more expensive than Peru, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $100,297 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Peru, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Elgin
than in Peru, Indiana
Peru, IN vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Peru, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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