Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 61.2% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $19,407 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Elgin
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Wellesley, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower