Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 0.6% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,287 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower