Austin, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 19.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,680 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Austin, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher