Cost of Living Calculator - Short Pump, Virginia vs Downers Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,142 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Short Pump, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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