Muscatine, Iowa vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 65.8% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,996 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Muscatine, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  94.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher