Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 8.7% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $81,551 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Chico, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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