Bloomington, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 39.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,227 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher