Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 31.5% cheaper than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $137,023 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Elgin
than in Westborough, Massachusetts
Westborough, MA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Westborough, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower