Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 33.6% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,505 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs St. Louis, MO
Compared to Elmhurst, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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