Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 9.7% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,249 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher