Palatine, Illinois vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 4.4% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $955,963 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Buford
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Palatine, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower