Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.0% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,804 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Houston
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Houston, TX
Compared to Downers Grove, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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