Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 1.5% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,261 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Downers Grove, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower