Chicago, Illinois vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 10.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,961 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Downingtown, PA
Compared to Chicago, Downingtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher