Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 39.3% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,304 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Napa
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Downers Grove, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower