Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $96,308 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Scottsdale, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher