Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 39.5% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $242,692 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Diego
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Downers Grove, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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