Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 12.3% cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $43,860 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Bedford, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% lower
      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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower