Trinidad, Colorado vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Trinidad, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,643 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Trinidad, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Trinidad, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Elgin
than in Trinidad, Colorado
Trinidad, CO vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Trinidad, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher