Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 22.0% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,000 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Louisville
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Downers Grove, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower