Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Schaumburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 32.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,826 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Schaumburg
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher