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


The cost of living in Shandon, California is 21.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,254 in Shandon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shandon, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Shandon
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Shandon, CA
Compared to Elgin, Shandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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