Slidell, Louisiana vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 0.9% more expensive than Slidell, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,441 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Slidell, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Slidell, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Elgin
than in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell, LA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Slidell, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher