Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 31.8% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,096 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Elmhurst, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower