Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.7% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $126,887 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Downers Grove, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower