Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Dana Point, California


The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 123.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,790 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Dana Point, CA
Compared to Elgin, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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