Washington, District of Columbia vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 19.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $52,570 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Naperville
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Washington, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher