Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 18.0% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,406 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower