Downers Grove, Illinois vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 2.9% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,130 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Downers Grove, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher