Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Clinton, Iowa


The cost of living in Clinton, Iowa is 43.5% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,427 in Clinton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clinton, Iowa is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Clinton
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Clinton, IA
Compared to Elmhurst, Clinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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