What is a pro or con of living in Downers Grove, Illinoiscompared to Granger, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Downers Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Downers Grove, Illinois copmared to Granger, Indiana?

A salary of $165,000 in Granger, Indiana should increase to $196,023 in Downers Grove, Illinois (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.

GRANGER vs. DOWNERS GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Granger, Indiana vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 18.8% more expensive than Granger, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $196,023 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Granger, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Granger, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Granger, Indiana

Granger, IN vs. Downers Grove, IL

Compared to Granger, Downers Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

46.6% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% higher

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Granger, Indiana vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

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Granger, IN vs. Downers Grove, IL

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