Smithton, Illinois vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 2.7% cheaper than Smithton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,007 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Smithton, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
10% cheaper in Elgin
than in Smithton, Illinois
Smithton, IL vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Smithton, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher