Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 26.3% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $11,048 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Downers Grove, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower