Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Skamokawa Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skamokawa Valley, Washington is 16.7% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,652 in Skamokawa Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skamokawa Valley, Washington is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Skamokawa Valley
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Skamokawa Valley, WA
Compared to Downers Grove, Skamokawa Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower