What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $100,000 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois should increase to $143,487 in Rancho San Diego, California (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. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 43.5% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,487 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to Buffalo Grove, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

35.5% higher

Health

7.6% lower

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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