Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 92.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,343 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Oakland
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Elgin, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.7% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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