Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 12.9% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,302 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Mesa
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Elmhurst, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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