Champaign, Illinois vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 57.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,598 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Champaign, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher