What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinoiscompared to Norwalk, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Buffalo Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo Grove, Illinois copmared to Norwalk, Connecticut?

A salary of $82,000 in Norwalk, Connecticut could decrease to $71,162 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORWALK vs. BUFFALO GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 13.2% cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $71,162 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk, CT vs. Buffalo Grove, IL

Compared to Norwalk, Buffalo Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.5% lower

Commute

24.4% lower

Health

24.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Norwalk, CT vs. Buffalo Grove, IL

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