Dallas, Texas vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 3.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,851 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Dallas, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher