Downers Grove, IL vs Palos Hills, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Palos Hills is 25.6% 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 Palos Hills 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 $1,267/month in Palos Hills — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palos Hills is more affordable at $259,200 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649 compared to $83,969 in Palos Hills (+42.5%). 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 18.1% in Palos Hills.