Denver, Colorado vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 10.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $89,984 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Denver, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher