Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 26.6% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,686 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Macon
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower