Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 18.3% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,023 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower