Downers Grove, Illinois vs. St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is 6.9% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,535 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis Park, Minnesota is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in St. Louis Park
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. St. Louis Park, MN
Compared to Downers Grove, St. Louis Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower