Norfolk, Virginia vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 25.3% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,636 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Norfolk, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher