2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Temecula, CA vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Buffalo Grove or is it cheaper to live in Temecula?
- Buffalo Grove is 26.1% less expensive than Temecula.

Which city has more affordable housing, Buffalo Grove or Temecula?
- Buffalo Grove housing costs are 44.5% less expensive than Temecula housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Temecula or is Health Care more affordable in Buffalo Grove.
- Health related expenses are 10.3% more in Buffalo Grove.
 Temecula, CABuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.0100
 Food & Groceries101.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.3100
 Housing208.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$334,600$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.6100
 Miscellaneous112.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Temecula    43 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a  More

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I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego  More

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The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

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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