Downers Grove, IL vs Evergreen Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Evergreen Park is 20% cheaper than Downers Grove. With a cost index of 100 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Evergreen Park to Downers Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Downers Grove is $1,589/month compared to $1,425/month in Evergreen Park — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen Park is more affordable at $255,700 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649 compared to $95,738 in Evergreen Park (+25%). 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 Downers Grove spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Evergreen Park.