Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,715 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Rockford
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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