Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Dimondale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dimondale, Michigan is 11.6% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,205 in Dimondale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dimondale, Michigan is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Dimondale
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Dimondale, MI
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Dimondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower