Downers Grove, IL vs Matteson, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Matteson is 21.7% cheaper than Downers Grove. With a cost index of 99 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Matteson 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 $1,390/month in Matteson — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Matteson is more affordable at $251,400 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649 compared to $98,617 in Matteson (+21.3%). The higher salaries in Downers Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Downers Grove spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Matteson.