Cost of Living Calculator - Shawnee, Kansas vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 1.2% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,581 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs Buffalo_Grove, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Buffalo_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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