Gurnee, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 18.1% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,035 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Gurnee, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher