Westlake, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 61.2% cheaper than Westlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,398 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Westlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Westlake, Texas
Westlake, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Westlake, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher