San Francisco, California vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 49.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $104,600 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower