Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Kansas vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 56.0% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,019 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs Downers_Grove, IL
Compared to Emporia, Downers_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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