Downers Grove, IL vs North Aurora, IL

North Aurora is moderately more affordable than Downers Grove, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Downers Grove scores 120 compared to 111 for North Aurora, 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 Downers Grove is $1,589/month compared to $1,596/month in North Aurora — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Downers Grove has cheaper rent, North Aurora actually has lower median home values ($323,900 vs $439,000).

Median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649 compared to $111,781 in North Aurora (+7%). 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 17.1% in North Aurora.