Carmichael, California vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 4.7% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $47,665 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Carmichael, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher