South Bend, Indiana vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 66.0% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $124,500 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to South Bend, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  504.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher