Elmhurst, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 72.7% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $172,691 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in San Jose
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower