Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 20.6% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,543 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Downers Grove, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower