Houston, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 9.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,319 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Houston, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher