Severna Park, Maryland vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 23.2% cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $119,073 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Severna Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park, MD vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Severna Park, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower