Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois


The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,743 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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