Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 28.2% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,920 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in South Bend
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Buffalo Grove, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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