Houghton, Michigan vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 21.5% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,768 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Houghton, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher