South Elgin, Illinois vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 22.3% cheaper than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,836 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Brownsville
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to South Elgin, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower