Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,616 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, IL vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Buffalo Grove, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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