Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 20.4% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $106,109 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Elmhurst, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower