What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinoiscompared to Richardson, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in Buffalo Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo Grove, Illinois copmared to Richardson, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Richardson, Texas could decrease to $46,732 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.

RICHARDSON vs. BUFFALO GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richardson, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 6.5% cheaper than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,732 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Richardson, Texas

Richardson, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL

Compared to Richardson, Buffalo Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

17.5% lower

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Richardson, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richardson, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL

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