Cost of Living Calculator - Widener, Arkansas vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 46.3% more expensive than Widener, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,163 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Widener, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Widener, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
429% more expensive in Elgin
than in Widener, Arkansas
Widener, AR vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Widener, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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