What is a pro or con of living in Northampton, Massachusettscompared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Northampton.

What salary do I need to live in Northampton, Massachusetts copmared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $80,000 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois should increase to $80,843 in Northampton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BUFFALO GROVE vs. NORTHAMPTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 1.1% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,843 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Northampton
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Northampton, MA

Compared to Buffalo Grove, Northampton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% higher

Commute

6.7% lower

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Northampton, MA

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