Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 4.4% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,203 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Palatine
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower