Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 36.4% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,711 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Champaign
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Elmhurst, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower