Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.9% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,875 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Austin
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower