Lewes, Delaware vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 1.7% cheaper than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $49,145 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Lewes, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher