Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, California vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 9.5% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $45,273 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair_Oaks, CA vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Fair_Oaks, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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