Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 31.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,462 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Boulder, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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