Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 31.9% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,110 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Reading, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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