Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Dyer, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dyer, Indiana is 20.8% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,398 in Dyer, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dyer, Indiana is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Dyer
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Dyer, IN
Compared to Elmhurst, Dyer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower