What is a pro or con of living in The Villages, Floridacompared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

Childcare is 31% cheaper in The Villages.

What salary do I need to live in The Villages, Florida copmared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Downers Grove, Illinois could decrease to $42,913 in The Villages, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOWNERS GROVE vs. THE VILLAGES
Cost of Living Comparison

Downers Grove, Illinois vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 14.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,913 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, The Villages, Florida is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in The Villages
than in Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, IL vs. The Villages, FL

Compared to Downers Grove, The Villages is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

30.1% lower

Health

3.7% higher

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Downers Grove, IL vs. The Villages, FL

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