Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 25.2% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $93,885 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Jefferson City, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher