Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 140.3% more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,163 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is more expensive than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Buffalo Grove, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower