Dubuque, Iowa vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 40.2% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,122 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Dubuque, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher