Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 21.6% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,224 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower