Downers Grove, Illinois vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 23.0% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,104 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in College Station
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Downers Grove, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower