Apex, North Carolina vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 5.2% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,396 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Apex, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher