Edison, New Jersey vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 11.5% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $221,324 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Edison, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower