Bel Air North, Maryland vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than Bel Air North, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,895 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air North, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Bel Air North, Maryland
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
22% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Bel Air North, Maryland
Bel Air North, MD vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Bel Air North, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher