Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 6.0% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $132,543 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower