Kirkwood, Missouri vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 7.5% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $214,953 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Kirkwood, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher