Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,238 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Bismarck, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher