Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.2% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,913 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Dallas
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers_Grove, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Downers_Grove, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower