Cost of Living Calculator - Shell Lake, Wisconsin vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,819 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Shell Lake, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Elgin
than in Shell Lake, Wisconsin
Shell Lake, WI vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Shell Lake, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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