Elgin, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 75.1% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $271,419 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in San Diego
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Elgin, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  75.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
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  Personal
  1.2% higher
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