Cost of Living Calculator - Sammamish, Washington vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 56.5% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $195,541 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Elgin
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Sammamish, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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