Chicago, Illinois vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $267,318 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Chicago, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.4% higher
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