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Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 166.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $213,100 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Elgin, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  166.4% higher
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  Food
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.9% higher
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  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
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  Personal
  15.5% higher
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