Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 23.7% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,828 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Edwardsville, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher