Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs Salem, South Carolina


The cost of living in Salem, South Carolina is 1.1% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $197,701 in Salem, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, South Carolina is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Salem
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs Salem, SC
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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