Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 41.7% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,017 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Kirkland, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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