Waldwick, New Jersey vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Waldwick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $146,684 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waldwick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Waldwick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Downers Grove
than in Waldwick, New Jersey
Waldwick, NJ vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to Waldwick, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower