Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 14.3% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,826 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Covington
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Downers Grove, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower