Downers Grove, Illinois vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 26.6% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,052 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Downers Grove, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower