Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 24.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $56,591 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Elgin
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Santa Maria, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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