Cary, IL vs Downers Grove, IL

Cary is moderately more affordable than Downers Grove, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Cary scores 104 compared to 120 for Downers Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Downers Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cary is $1,456/month compared to $1,589/month in Downers Grove — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cary is more affordable at $287,000 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Cary is $109,790 compared to $119,649 in Downers Grove (-8.2%). The higher salaries in Downers Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cary spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Downers Grove.