Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Helena, Alabama


The cost of living in Helena, Alabama is 19.3% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,362 in Helena, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Alabama is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Helena
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Helena, AL
Compared to Elmhurst, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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