Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 26.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $139,317 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher