Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 52.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,571 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Battle Creek, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  412.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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