Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.8% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,751 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portland
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher