Cairo, Illinois vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 74.4% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,185 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
737% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Cairo, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,207.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher