Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Carpentersville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpentersville, Illinois is 29.5% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,261 in Carpentersville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpentersville, Illinois is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Carpentersville
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Carpentersville, IL
Compared to Elmhurst, Carpentersville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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