Madison, Indiana vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 53.5% more expensive than Madison, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $222,630 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Madison, Indiana
Madison, IN vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Madison, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher