Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. East Lyme, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lyme, Connecticut is 13.4% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,410 in East Lyme, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lyme, Connecticut is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in East Lyme
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. East Lyme, CT
Compared to Buffalo Grove, East Lyme is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower