| | Auburn, IN | Buffalo Grove, IL | United States |
| Overall | 78.0 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.0 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Health | 95.9 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.8 | 115.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $218,600 | $334,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,900.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.3 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 83.1 | 141.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Auburn 
1 Reviews
Spring and Fall are very short. Summers are hot and humid (though strangely, we also experience droughts every summer). The winters are cold and bitter, and last too More
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Reviews for Buffalo Grove 7 Reviews
Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several More
nice town to raise a More
No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe More
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