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


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $68,684 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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