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


The cost of living in Richmond, California is 71.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,862 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Richmond
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Richmond, CA
Compared to Elgin, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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