Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 6.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $79,566 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Mesa, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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