Palm Beach Gardens, Florida vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,717 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm Beach Gardens, FL vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Palm Beach Gardens, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher