What is a pro or con of living in Cupertino, Californiacompared to Elmhurst, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 441% more expensive in Cupertino.

What salary do I need to live in Cupertino, California copmared to Elmhurst, Illinois?

A salary of $125,000 in Elmhurst, Illinois should increase to $353,614 in Cupertino, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELMHURST vs. CUPERTINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 182.9% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $353,614 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst, IL vs. Cupertino, CA

Compared to Elmhurst, Cupertino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

182.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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18.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

402.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

21.4% higher

Health

14.1% higher

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elmhurst, IL vs. Cupertino, CA

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