Needham, Massachusetts vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 38.5% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,814 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Needham, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower