Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 42.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $144,767 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to San Jose, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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