Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 25.7% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,304 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Renton
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers_Grove, IL vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Downers_Grove, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher