Providence, Rhode Island vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 15.2% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $241,818 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Providence, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower