Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 12.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,716 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Blacksburg, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher