Crest Hill, IL vs Downers Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crest Hill is 19.9% cheaper than Downers Grove. With a cost index of 96 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crest Hill to Downers Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $1,589/month in Downers Grove — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crest Hill is more affordable at $222,600 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $119,649 in Downers Grove (-40.3%). 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 Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Downers Grove.