Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,647 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Alexandria, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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