Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 12.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,152 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Downers_Grove, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Downers_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher