Downers Grove, IL vs Naperville, IL

Downers Grove is moderately more affordable than Naperville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Downers Grove scores 120 compared to 134 for Naperville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Naperville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downers Grove is $1,589/month compared to $1,852/month in Naperville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Downers Grove is more affordable at $439,000 median vs $509,900.

Median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649 compared to $150,937 in Naperville (-20.7%). While Naperville 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, more than the 14.7% in Naperville.