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


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 62.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $28,156 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Elgin
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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