San Tan Valley, Arizona vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 15.1% cheaper than San Tan Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,670 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than San Tan Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Elgin
than in San Tan Valley, Arizona
San Tan Valley, AZ vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to San Tan Valley, 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher