Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Lake Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 17.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,756 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Elgin, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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