Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs South Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 43.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,898 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs South Elgin, IL
Compared to Seattle, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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