Cary, North Carolina vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 5.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,105 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Cary, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher