Downey, California vs. Prospect Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect Heights, Illinois is 27.7% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $36,131 in Prospect Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Prospect Heights
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Prospect Heights, IL
Compared to Downey, Prospect Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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