Temecula, California vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 36.7% cheaper than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $31,630 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Elgin
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Temecula, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower