Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Decatur, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Michigan is 28.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,913 in Decatur, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Michigan is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Decatur
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Decatur, MI
Compared to Downers Grove, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower