Elgin, Illinois vs. Eldridge, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eldridge, California is 124.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,445 in Eldridge, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eldridge, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Eldridge
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Eldridge, CA
Compared to Elgin, Eldridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.9% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  481.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher