Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 17.0% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,229 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fresno
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower