Cost of Living Calculator - Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 31.3% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,333 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Elgin
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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