Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 19.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,794 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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