Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 18.6% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,084 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Madison
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Elmhurst, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower