Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 21.7% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,161 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Bismarck, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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