Murrieta, California vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 14.2% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $42,910 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Murrieta, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher