Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 21.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,426 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Portland, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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