Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $115,484 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Allentown, Schaumburg 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher