| | Buffalo Grove, IL | Bolingbrook, IL | United States |
| Overall | 97.0 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.0 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 96.3 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 115.9 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $334,600 | $290,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.6 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.3 | 134.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Buffalo Grove 
7 Reviews
Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several More
nice town to raise a More
No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe More
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Reviews for Bolingbrook 10 Reviews
I agree with everything you wrote! I'm anxious to get out of my neighborhood! Houses around me are falling apart and yards are a mess! I've been here over 30 years and More
The community in which I live is diverse which is very important to me and my family. Great schools! The high school is a Grammy award winning school for they great More
I am recently a Mom again after over 20 years and I want a safe, quiet community to raise my daughter. A community of working middle-class who value More
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