Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 0.5% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,689 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
8% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher