Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 23.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,629 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Buffalo_Grove, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Buffalo_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher