Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 6.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $206,417 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Overland Park
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Downers Grove, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher