Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Schenectady, New York


The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 25.3% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,349 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Schenectady, NY
Compared to Elmhurst, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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