Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 15.3% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,295 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Evanston, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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