Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 21.0% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,301 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Washington
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Elmhurst, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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