Racine, Wisconsin vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 29.9% more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $164,131 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Racine, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Racine, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher