Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Covina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covina, California is 22.4% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,205 in Covina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covina, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Covina
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Covina, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Covina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower