Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 68.8% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $244,722 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower