Richmond, Virginia vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 19.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $143,600 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Richmond, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher