Kansas City, Kansas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 26.1% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $119,783 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher