Country Club Hills, IL vs Elmhurst, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Country Club Hills is 25.6% cheaper than Elmhurst. With a cost index of 102 vs 136, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Country Club Hills to Elmhurst should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Country Club Hills is $1,677/month compared to $1,877/month in Elmhurst — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Country Club Hills is more affordable at $180,600 median vs $532,800.

Median household income in Country Club Hills is $77,463 compared to $145,374 in Elmhurst (-46.7%). 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 Country Club Hills spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Elmhurst.