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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 69.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,825 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Elgin, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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