Carrollton, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 1.5% more expensive than Carrollton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $11,160 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrollton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Carrollton, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Carrollton, Texas
Carrollton, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Carrollton, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher