Palmdale, California vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 5.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $75,741 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Palmdale, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher