Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs Elgin, Texas


The cost of living in Elgin, Texas is 24.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,370 in Elgin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Texas is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Elgin
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs Elgin, TX
Compared to Waco, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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