Fresno, California vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 11.3% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $48,771 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Elgin
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Fresno, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher