Riverdale, New Jersey vs. South Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Riverdale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,352 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverdale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Riverdale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Riverdale, New Jersey
Riverdale, NJ vs. South Elgin, IL
Compared to Riverdale, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower