Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 30.0% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,500 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Golden
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Golden, CO
Compared to Downers Grove, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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