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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 75.1% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,574 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in San Diego
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs San_Diego, CA
Compared to Elgin, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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