Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 16.5% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,257 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
95% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Bentonville, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher