Elgin, Illinois vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 173.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $657,380 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Elgin, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.9% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  442.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher