Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 28.1% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $166,485 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower