Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 30.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $51,992 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Buffalo Grove
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to Washington, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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