What is a pro or con of living in Monterey Park, Californiacompared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Monterey Park.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey Park, California copmared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Downers Grove, Illinois should increase to $70,217 in Monterey Park, California (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. MONTEREY PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 40.4% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,217 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, IL vs. Monterey Park, CA

Compared to Downers Grove, Monterey Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

97.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

32.4% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downers Grove, IL vs. Monterey Park, CA

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