Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,564 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher