What is a pro or con of living in Kannapolis, North Carolinacompared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Kannapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Kannapolis, North Carolina copmared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Downers Grove, Illinois could decrease to $36,913 in Kannapolis, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOWNERS GROVE vs. KANNAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kannapolis, North Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,913 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kannapolis, North Carolina is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Kannapolis
than in Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, IL vs. Kannapolis, NC

Compared to Downers Grove, Kannapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

30.6% lower

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downers Grove, IL vs. Kannapolis, NC

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