Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 35.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,737 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher