Downers Grove, Illinois vs. South Haven, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Haven, Michigan is 16.7% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,643 in South Haven, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Haven, Michigan is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in South Haven
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. South Haven, MI
Compared to Downers Grove, South Haven 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower