Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 45.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,902 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher