Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 3.3% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,743 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Dallas
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower