Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Decatur, Georgia


The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 11.5% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,391 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Decatur
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Decatur, GA
Compared to Downers Grove, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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