Cost of Living Calculator - Murrieta, California vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 22.1% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $38,955 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Murrieta, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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