Bensenville, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bensenville is 27.6% cheaper than Elmhurst. With a cost index of 99 vs 136, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bensenville to Elmhurst should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensenville is $1,374/month compared to $1,877/month in Elmhurst — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bensenville is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $532,800.

Median household income in Bensenville is $78,298 compared to $145,374 in Elmhurst (-46.1%). While Elmhurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensenville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Elmhurst.