Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 38.0% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,529 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Queens, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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