Pewaukee, Wisconsin vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 5.1% more expensive than Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $78,839 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Pewaukee, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee, WI vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Pewaukee, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher