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


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 40.4% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,783 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Decatur
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Downers Grove, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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