Cost of Living Calculator - South Elgin, Illinois vs Big Spring, Texas


The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 21.1% cheaper than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,214 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Big Spring
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs Big Spring, TX
Compared to South Elgin, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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