Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 12.9% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,348 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
33% cheaper in Richland
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Downers Grove, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower