Duluth, Minnesota vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 34.2% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,095 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Duluth, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher