Atlanta, Georgia vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $130,873 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher