Simi Valley, California vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 18.0% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $61,512 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Elmhurst
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Simi Valley, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher