Cost of Living Calculator - La Palma, California vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 39.8% cheaper than La Palma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,086 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Palma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than La Palma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in La Palma, California
La_Palma, CA vs Buffalo_Grove, IL
Compared to La_Palma, Buffalo_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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