Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 4.1% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,940 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Elizabeth, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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