Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 45.5% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,462 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Irvine
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower