Newark, New Jersey vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 1.4% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,692 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Newark, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower