Cost of Living Calculator - Porter, Indiana vs South Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 2.2% cheaper than Porter, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,913 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Porter, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Porter, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Porter, Indiana
Porter, IN vs South Elgin, IL
Compared to Porter, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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