Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Missouri vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 28.1% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $96,084 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs Downers_Grove, IL
Compared to Columbia, Downers_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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