New Braunfels, Texas vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 15.7% more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,847 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to New Braunfels, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher