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


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 35.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $45,111 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Petaluma, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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