Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 14.9% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,470 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Elmhurst, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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