Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Marion, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Indiana is 42.5% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,739 in Marion, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Indiana is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Marion
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers_Grove, IL vs. Marion, IN
Compared to Downers_Grove, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower