Cost of Living Calculator - South Elgin, Illinois vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 23.8% cheaper than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,149 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi 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 Laurel
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs Laurel, MS
Compared to South Elgin, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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