Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 3.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,219 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Madison, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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