Fremont, California vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 52.9% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $117,727 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Fremont, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower