Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 29.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,238 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Detroit, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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