Peoria, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 55.6% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $248,985 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Peoria, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher