Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Barrington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barrington, Illinois is 1.4% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,683 in Barrington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barrington, Illinois is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Barrington
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Barrington, IL
Compared to Elmhurst, Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower