Columbus, Indiana vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 38.2% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $69,111 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Columbus, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher