Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 18.5% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,237 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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