Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Glen Ellyn, Illinois


The cost of living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 41.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $87,273 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Ellyn, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Glen Ellyn
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Glen Ellyn, IL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Glen Ellyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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