Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Texas vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 23.5% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,636 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Arlington, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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