Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.6% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,391 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Chicago
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Downers Grove, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower