Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 12.9% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,534 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Buffalo Grove, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower