Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,866 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Kent, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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