Elgin, Illinois vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake Village, California is 133.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,703 in Westlake Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake Village, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Westlake Village
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Westlake Village, CA
Compared to Elgin, Westlake Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.4% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  71.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher