Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 125.4% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,696 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Downers Grove, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.4% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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