Elgin, Illinois vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 19.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,771 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Bernardino
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to Elgin, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower