Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 17.2% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,759 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower