Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 48.1% more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $370,268 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Zurich, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower