Medina, Ohio vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 19.7% more expensive than Medina, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $138,814 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Medina, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Medina, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Medina, Ohio
Medina, OH vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Medina, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher