Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 3.7% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,868 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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