Buffalo, New York vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,723 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Melrose Park 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher