Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 4.6% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $78,458 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher