Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 27.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,485 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
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  27.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
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  Personal
  0.1% lower
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