Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 3.4% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $258,621 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Buffalo Grove, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower