Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 34.4% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,717 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Springfield
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Downers Grove, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower