Bourbonnais, IL vs Downers Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bourbonnais is 27.9% cheaper than Downers Grove. With a cost index of 87 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bourbonnais to Downers Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bourbonnais is $1,132/month compared to $1,589/month in Downers Grove — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bourbonnais is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Bourbonnais is $81,017 compared to $119,649 in Downers Grove (-32.3%). While Downers Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bourbonnais spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Downers Grove.