What is a pro or con of living in Downers Grove, Illinoiscompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Downers Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Downers Grove, Illinois copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $80,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $85,661 in Downers Grove, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. DOWNERS GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 7.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,661 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL

Compared to Chicago, Downers Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.1% higher

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

48.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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