Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 20.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,084 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Downers Grove, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower