West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Downers Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 6.5% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,861 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Downers Grove, IL
Compared to West Palm Beach, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher