Cary, North Carolina vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,789 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Cary, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher