Huntsville, Alabama vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 26.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $253,583 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Huntsville, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher