Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Smyrna, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smyrna, Tennessee is 4.1% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,941 in Smyrna, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smyrna, Tennessee is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
46% cheaper in Smyrna
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Smyrna, TN
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Smyrna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower