Aurora, Illinois vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 53.5% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,091 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Aurora, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher