Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Mason, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason, Ohio is 0.9% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,560 in Mason, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason, Ohio is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Mason
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Mason, OH
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Mason is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower