Reston, Virginia vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 24.0% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,384 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Reston, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower