Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 16.1% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,950 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Albany
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Albany, NY
Compared to Downers Grove, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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