Elmhurst, IL vs Prospect Heights, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Prospect Heights is 28.1% cheaper than Elmhurst. With a cost index of 107 vs 136, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Prospect Heights to Elmhurst should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmhurst is $1,877/month compared to $1,391/month in Prospect Heights — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prospect Heights is more affordable at $347,500 median vs $532,800.

Median household income in Elmhurst is $145,374 compared to $91,599 in Prospect Heights (+58.7%). 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 Elmhurst spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Prospect Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 50.8°F). Elmhurst receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.3" in Prospect Heights.