Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Brookhaven, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookhaven, New York is 7.6% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,565 in Brookhaven, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookhaven, New York is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Brookhaven
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Brookhaven, NY
Compared to Downers Grove, Brookhaven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower