Asheville, North Carolina vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 8.8% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,775 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Asheville, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher