Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 7.6% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,185 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Elmhurst, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower