Shawnee, Kansas vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,380 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Elgin
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower