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


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 20.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $59,809 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Elgin
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Modesto, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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