Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 31.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,368 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher