Elgin, Illinois vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 79.0% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,520 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Orange
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Elgin, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher