Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $-1 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Flagstaff, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher