Champaign, Illinois vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 31.8% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,909 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Champaign, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher