Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Elmwood Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmwood Park, Illinois is 49.4% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $25,322 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmwood Park, Illinois is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Elmwood Park
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Elmwood Park, IL
Compared to San Rafael, Elmwood Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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