Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 5.7% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $127,317 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Ann Arbor, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher