What is a pro or con of living in Downers Grove, Illinoiscompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Downers Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Downers Grove, Illinois copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $115,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $94,262 in Downers Grove, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. DOWNERS GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 18.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,262 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Downers Grove, IL

Compared to Alexandria, Downers Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Downers Grove, IL

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