Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 2.1% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,957 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Tempe
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Downers Grove, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower