Lake Bluff, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 4.5% cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,757 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Lake Bluff, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower