Garden City South, New York vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 36.3% cheaper than Garden City South, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,659 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City South, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Garden City South, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Garden City South, New York
Garden City South, NY vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Garden City South, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower