Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 0.6% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,289 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Carol Stream, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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