Tallahassee, Florida vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 26.9% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $234,823 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Tallahassee, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher