Willmar, Minnesota vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 49.0% more expensive than Willmar, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $111,723 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Willmar, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Willmar, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Willmar, Minnesota
Willmar, MN vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Willmar, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  102.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher