Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Garwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garwood, New Jersey is 13.9% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,696 in Garwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Garwood
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Garwood, NJ
Compared to Downers Grove, Garwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower