Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 57.8% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $284,096 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower