Elmhurst, IL Cost Of Living
Elmhurst's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Elmhurst, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Elmhurst has an overall cost of living index of 131 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Elmhurst has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Elmhurst ranks as #5,297 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Elmhurst ranks as the #1,122 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Elmhurst Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Elmhurst | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 192 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
Elmhurst, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Elmhurst
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,218 | 147 | 1.1x |
| Lombard, IL | 43,755 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 40,804 | 121 | 0.9x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 37,431 | 131 | 1.0x |
| Addison, IL | 36,714 | 111 | 0.8x |
| Northbrook, IL | 33,216 | 156 | 1.2x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,114 | 166 | 1.3x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 25,404 | 105 | 0.8x |
| Villa Park, IL | 22,087 | 110 | 0.8x |
