Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 14.0% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,000 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Malvern
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Malvern, PA
Compared to Downers Grove, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher