Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 38.3% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $181,192 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower