Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 58.9% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,158 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Elmhurst, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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